Time: A Philosophical Analysis

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Philosophy & Social Aspects
Cover of the book Time: A Philosophical Analysis by , Springer Netherlands
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9789400979048
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9789400979048
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book is intended as an exposition of a particular theory of time in the sense of an interrelated set of attempted solutions to philosophical problems about it. Generally speaking there are two views about time held by philosophers and some scientists interested in philosophical issues. The first called the A-theory (after McTaggart's expression A-determinations for the properties of being past, present or future) is often thought to be closer to our commonsense view of time or to the concept of time presupposed by ordinary language. It includes at least the following theses, (a) Logic ought really to include tensed quantifiers for existence on one of its important usages means, present existence. More generally, we can't reduce all tensed locutions to tenseless ones. (b) The distinction between past, present and future is an objective one. It is not, for example, dependent on our consciousness of change; some A-theorists hold also, that the distinction, in effect, is an absolute one.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book is intended as an exposition of a particular theory of time in the sense of an interrelated set of attempted solutions to philosophical problems about it. Generally speaking there are two views about time held by philosophers and some scientists interested in philosophical issues. The first called the A-theory (after McTaggart's expression A-determinations for the properties of being past, present or future) is often thought to be closer to our commonsense view of time or to the concept of time presupposed by ordinary language. It includes at least the following theses, (a) Logic ought really to include tensed quantifiers for existence on one of its important usages means, present existence. More generally, we can't reduce all tensed locutions to tenseless ones. (b) The distinction between past, present and future is an objective one. It is not, for example, dependent on our consciousness of change; some A-theorists hold also, that the distinction, in effect, is an absolute one.

More books from Springer Netherlands

Cover of the book Physiological and Pharmacological Aspects of the Reticulo-Rumen by
Cover of the book Mineral Processing in Developing Countries by
Cover of the book Materia Medica for Various Cancers by
Cover of the book Impetus and Equipoise in the Life-Strategies of Reason by
Cover of the book Plant Viruses by
Cover of the book Introduction to Trade Mark Law in the Benelux by
Cover of the book Handbook of Philosophical Logic by
Cover of the book Beginning Teaching by
Cover of the book Electrical Engineering and Applied Computing by
Cover of the book Wittgenstein's Doctrine of the Tyranny of Language: An Historical and Critical Examination of His Blue Book by
Cover of the book Chemistry and Technology of Thermosetting Polymers in Construction Applications by
Cover of the book Science in the Age of Baroque by
Cover of the book Action: An Analysis of the Concept by
Cover of the book Morphosyntax of Verb Movement by
Cover of the book Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy