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Basic as is the factor of time in all experience, the bare concept of time is extraordinarily difficult to isolate either with clarity or conviction. Yet the question of temporal patterns is a key problem for all branches of modern science. The study of causes and types of change, whether in physi cal, biological, or social science, is indeed the central focus of these disciplines. The Greek conception of Nature or Physis, which has set the stage for subsequent scientific investigation, is well defined in Aristotle's terms as the principle and cause of motion and rest.1 And it is the study and cataloging of types of change or motion, and the relating of these to some constant or res which has constituted a major part of our science. But the existence of change implies some sort of temporal reality, and the measure of change requires a temporal reality which is capable of being conceived as a dimension of events, i.e., a measurable continuum.
Not only is it in science, however, that questions of the nature of time emerge. In the study of value, in ethics, aesthetics, and religion, another type of temporal issue arises. Man has almost instinctively associated greater value with the more enduring or immutable characteristics of his universe. The hunger for eternity, it would seem, is closely related to the hunger for values. Even Kant, we remember, considered a temporal infinity necessary for the realization of moral values.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the enigmatic realm of time as experienced and conceptualized by various cultures across history. From the perception of time as an abstract dimension to its deeply subjective and intertwined nature with human activity and valuation, this book examines how civilizations have understood and interpreted the transient nature of existence. The author explores the contrast between the cyclical and repetitive patterns of time as observed in astronomical phenomena and the linear, progressive understanding of time that has dominated Western thought since Aristotle. Through linguistic and anthropological evidence, the book unravels the primal associations between time and recurring biological and social events, showcasing how the measurement and quantification of time evolved alongside human ingenuity. Overall, this book delves into the multifaceted nature of time, offering insights into how different perspectives have shaped our comprehension of this fundamental aspect of human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282466671_0
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