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What do presentists believe about time and reality?
What do presentists believe about time and reality?
- The past and future are both real, but not the present
- There is no objective difference between present, past, and future
- The future is more real than the past
- Only the present objects and experiences are real (correct)
According to the growing-past theory, which of the following is considered real?
According to the growing-past theory, which of the following is considered real?
- Only the future
- The past and present (correct)
- Only the present
- The present and future
What does the theory of eternalism propose about time, memory, and expectations?
What does the theory of eternalism propose about time, memory, and expectations?
- Only memory has objective ontological differences
- Expectations have no objective ontological differences
- They are all objective and have no subjective differences
- They are all subjective and have no objective ontological differences (correct)
What is the focus of ontology in defining time?
What is the focus of ontology in defining time?
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Which type of time do clocks, hourglasses, and calendars measure?
Which type of time do clocks, hourglasses, and calendars measure?
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Study Notes
Time and Reality
- Presentists believe that only the present moment is real, and the past and future do not exist.
Theories of Time
- The growing-past theory proposes that the past is real, while the future is not.
- Eternalism theory suggests that all moments in time, including the past, present, and future, are equally real and exist simultaneously.
Ontology and Time
- The focus of ontology in defining time is to understand what time is and how it exists.
Measuring Time
- Clocks, hourglasses, and calendars measure clock time, which is a quantitative measure of time.
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This quiz delves into the complex nature of time, exploring both its everyday practical application and its philosophical essence. It discusses the distinction between dealing with time in daily life and attempting to define its ontological nature.
