Time as Dimension and History
| By: | Hubert Griggs Alexander |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781473328501 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781473339521 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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This volume contains a fascinating treatise on the concept of time. It deals with the contemporary notions of time and explores the treatment of the concept throughout history, philosophy, mythology, etc. It contains fascinating insights into development of ideas related to time throughout history and is highly recommended for those with an interest in horology and related concepts. Contents include: "Key Concepts in the Temporal Complex", "Beginnings of Temporal Notions in Human Experience", "Calendric Time-Patterns", "Linguistic Evidence for Time Concepts", "Religious and Mythological Contributions to the Time-Conecpt", "Temporal Dualism in Greek Philosophy", "Plato", "Aristotle", "Post-Aristotelian Suggestions", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.