Full Idea
The metaphysical present will be a strict instant, or, if time is not infinitely divisible, the present will be a minimum granule of duration. But strict instants or minimal granules of duration, if these exist, cannot be experienced.
Gist of Idea
The pure present moment is too brief to be experienced
Source
David M. Armstrong (Truth and Truthmakers [2004], 11)
Book Reference
Armstrong,D.M.: 'Truth and Truthmakers' [CUP 2004], p.148
A Reaction
He points out that this is ironic, since Presentism lies on the basic experience of the present.