The Natural Philosophy of Time

accepted according analysis appears argued argument assigned associated assumed atoms becomes believe body brain causal clock compared concept concerning condition Consequently consider constant continuous corresponding cosmic defined definition depends determined direction discussion distance duration effect Einstein's epoch equation essentially evidence example existence experience fact finite follows formula frame function fundamental future geometry given Hence hypothesis idea increase independent infinite instant interval involved later less light limit logical London mathematical matter means measurement mechanics memory mind motion moving natural Nevertheless object observer obtained occur origin paradox particles particular past philosophers physical positive possible postulate precedes present principle problem purely question reference regarded relation relative respect result scale sense sequence signal simultaneity space space-time spatial speed successive suggested t₁ temporal theoretical theory uniform universe velocity whereas whole