{"product_id":"philosophy-of-time-the-basics-paperback","title":"Philosophy of Time: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGraeme Forbes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is time? Does it pass? Is the future open? Why do we care? \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy of Time: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e doesn't 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn what way is time different to space?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow long is the present?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDoes the Theory of Relativity show time doesn't pass?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat makes time have a direction or 'arrow'?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCan you be harmed by your own death?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllowing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraeme A. Forbes\u003c\/b\u003e has been working on philosophy of time for over a decade. He was Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Kent before going freelance in 2022. He remains an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Kent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 30, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701831700576,"sku":"9781032038681","price":37.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/philosophy-of-time-the-basics-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}