Single Idea 18455

[catalogued under 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 1. Nature of Time / e. Eventless time]

Full Idea

Some have believed that time manifested in rest as well as in movement.

Gist of Idea

Some think time is seen at rest, as well as in movement

Source

Porphyry (Launching Points to the Realm of the Mind [c.280], 5Enn3 32(5-7))

Book Reference

Porphyry: 'Launching Points to the Realm of the Mind', ed/tr. Guthrie,Kenneth [Phanes 1988], p.50


A Reaction

If you like this idea, you should see Shoemaker's lovely three-worlds thought experiment.

Related Idea

Idea 8595 If three regions freeze every 3rd, 4th and 5th year, they all freeze together every 60 years [Shoemaker]