
The History of Time: A Very Short Introduction
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History
Formato
Brossura
Pagine
144
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
Oct 27, 2005
Editore
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10
0192804995
ISBN-13
9780192804990
Descrizione
In this concise exploration of time, Leofranc Holford-Strevens delves into humanity's intricate relationship with the concept of time. From its beginnings to modern understandings, the work examines how various cultures and societies have shaped the ways we measure time. It poses intriguing questions about the origins of our weekly cycles and the standardization of minutes and seconds, revealing the underlying complexities behind these seemingly simple systems.
Through a blend of historical context and philosophical musings, readers are encouraged to reflect on what time truly means. The narrative invites them to consider how the measurement of time influences daily life, societal structures, and even human consciousness, making it not just a chronicle, but a profound meditation on the nature of existence itself.
Through a blend of historical context and philosophical musings, readers are encouraged to reflect on what time truly means. The narrative invites them to consider how the measurement of time influences daily life, societal structures, and even human consciousness, making it not just a chronicle, but a profound meditation on the nature of existence itself.
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