Author Description
As the study of time has flourished in the physical and human sciences, the philosophy of time has come into its own as a lively and diverse area of academic research. Philosophers investigate not just the metaphysics of time, and our experience and representation of time, but the role of time in ethics and action, and philosophical issues in the sciences of time, especially with regard to quantum mechanics and relativity theory. This Handbook presents twenty-three specially written essays by leading figures in their fields: it is the first comprehensive collaborative study of the philosophy of time, and will set the agenda for future work.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the multifaceted nature of time by synthesizing contemporary research across metaphysics, human experience, and the physical sciences. Editor Craig Callender, a prominent scholar in the philosophy of physics, compiles twenty-three original essays from leading academics to establish a comprehensive framework for the current state of temporal inquiry. The text bridges the gap between abstract metaphysical speculation and the empirical demands of quantum mechanics and relativity theory.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Metaphysical inquiries into the nature of temporal passage and existence
- Analysis of human perception and representation of time
- Investigations into the intersection of time with ethics and human agency
- Technical discussions regarding time in quantum mechanics and general relativity
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an introductory overview for lay readers without a background in analytic philosophy
- It excludes historical surveys of pre-modern temporal philosophy to focus on contemporary research
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and academics recognize this collection as a foundational resource for advanced study in the philosophy of time. Readers frequently note the high level of technical rigor and the density of the prose, which is intended for a specialized scholarly audience.
Page Count:
704
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191559385
ISBN-13:
9780191559389
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