Time is central to our lived experience of the world. Yet, as this
book reveals, it is startlingly difficult to reconcile the way we seem
to experience time with many of the theories presented to us in
physics and metaphysics.
This comprehensive and accessible introduction guides the unfamiliar
reader through difficult questions at the intersection of the
metaphysics and physics of time. It starts with the assumption that
physics and metaphysics are inextricably connected, and that each can,
and should, shed light on the other. The authors explore a range of
views about the nature of time, showing how different these are from
the way we typically think about time and our place in it. They
consider such questions as: whether time travel is possible, and, if
it is, whether we can change the past; whether there is a single
moment that is objectively present; whether time flows or is static;
and whether, ultimately, time exists at all.
_An Introduction to the Philosophy of Time_ will appeal to students
of physics and philosophy who want both a comprehensive overview of
the area and enough depth to allow for rigorous discussion. The
book’s detailed readings and exercises will challenge students and
provide a clear roadmap for further study.
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ISBN
9781509524556
Publisert
2018
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1. utgave
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Polity
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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