Philosophy of Time: The Basics
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Philosophy of Time: The Basics

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Philosophy of Time: The Basics

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What is time? Does it pass? Is the future open? Why do we care? Philosophy of Time: The Basics doesn't answer these questions. It does give you an opinionated introduction to thinking a bit more deeply about them. Written in a way that assumes no philosophical background from its readers, this book looks at central topics in philosophy of time and shows how they relate to other time-related topics – from theoretical physics (without the maths!) to your own mortality. Additional questions include:

  • In what way is time different to space?
  • How long is the present?
  • Does the Theory of Relativity show time doesn't pass?
  • What makes time have a direction or 'arrow'?
  • Can you be harmed by your own death?

Allowing the reader to think more deeply about time, this book begins to untangle some of the most difficult knots in all of philosophy. It also provides practical advice to prospective time-travelers.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
ISBN
9781003830559

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. 1 The Problem of Change
  9. 2 Atoms and Continuity
  10. 3 Experiencing Change
  11. 4 Experiencing the Self
  12. 5 Relativity of Simultaneity
  13. 6 The Arrow of Time
  14. 7 Fatalism
  15. 11 Time Travel
  16. 8 Time Bias
  17. 9 Rewriting History
  18. 10 Living in the Present
  19. Glossary
  20. References
  21. Index