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Single Idea 18454

[from 'Launching Points to the Realm of the Mind' by Porphyry, in 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 1. Nature of Time / c. Idealist time ]

Full Idea

It is the circular movement of the soul that constitutes time, just as the permanence of intelligence in itself constitutes eternity.

Gist of Idea

Time is the circular movement of the soul

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

Plato loved circles. If you think time is subjective, this is trying to express your intuition. Personally I think it is nonsense