Philosophy of Time: The Basics

English | 2024 | ISBN: 9781003189459 | 235 pages | True PDF | 6.57 MB

What is time Does it pass Is the future open Why do we care Philosophy of Time: The Basics doesnt 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 doesnt 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.