Single Idea 4473

[catalogued under 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 1. Nature of Time / h. Presentism]

Full Idea

'Presentism' is the view that only the present moment exists.

Gist of Idea

'Presentism' is the view that only the present moment exists

Source

J.P. Moreland (Universals [2001], Ch.6)

Book Reference

Moreland,J.P.: 'Universals' [Acumen 2001], p.133


A Reaction

And Greek scepticism doubted even the present, since there is no space between past and future. It is a delightfully vertigo-inducing idea.