The Importance of Time

The Importance of Time
Author: L.N. Oaklander
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9401733627

The Philosophy of Time Society grew out of a National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar on the Philosophy of Time offered by George Schlesinger in 1991. The members of that seminar wanted to promote interest in the philosophy of time and Jon N. Turgerson offered to become the first Director of the society with the initial costs underwritten by the Drake University Center for the Humanities. Thus, the Philosophy of Time Society (PTS) was formed in 1993. Its goal is to promote the study of the philosophy of time from a broad analytic perspective, and to provide a forum as an affiliated group with the American Philosophical Association, to discuss the issues in and related to the philosophy of time. The society held its first meeting during the Eastern Division of the AP A in Atlanta, George, in December 1993. In 1997 I began my tenure as Executive Director of PTS and with my term ending in 2000, I decided to put together a volume of selected papers read at PTS meetings over the years. The result is the present volume. It contains some of the latest developments in the field, including discussions of recent books by Michael Tooley, Time, Tense, and Causation, and D. H. Mellor, Real Time II, and much more. The main issue in the philosophy of time is and remains the status of temporal becoming and the passage of time.

Einstein's Dreams

Einstein's Dreams
Author: Alan Lightman
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2011-03-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307789748

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A modern classic explores the connections between science and art, the process of creativity, and ultimately the fragility of human existence. “A magical, metaphysical realm ... Captivating, enchanting, delightful.” —The New York Times Einstein’s Dreams is a fictional collage of stories dreamed by Albert Einstein in 1905, about time, relativity and physics. As the defiant but sensitive young genius is creating his theory of relativity, a new conception of time, he imagines many possible worlds. In one, time is circular, so that people are fated to repeat triumphs and failures over and over. In another, there is a place where time stands still, visited by lovers and parents clinging to their children. In another, time is a nightingale, sometimes trapped by a bell jar. Now translated into thirty languages, Einstein’s Dreams has inspired playwrights, dancers, musicians, and painters all over the world. In poetic vignettes, it explores the connections between science and art, the process of creativity, and ultimately the fragility of human existence.

The Fringe Hours

The Fringe Hours
Author: Jessica N. Turner
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2015-02-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441246169

Every woman has had this experience: you get to the end of the day and realize you did nothing for you. And if you go days, weeks, or even months in this cycle, you begin to feel like you have lost a bit of yourself. While life is busy with a litany of must-dos--work, parenting, keeping house, grocery shopping, laundry and on and on--women do not have to push their own needs aside. Yet this is often what happens. There's just no time, right? Wrong. In this practical and liberating book, Jessica Turner empowers women to take back pockets of time they already have in their day in order to practice self-care and do the things they love. Turner uses her own experiences and those of women across the country to teach readers how to balance their many responsibilities while still taking time to invest in themselves. She also addresses barriers to this lifestyle, such as comparison and guilt, and demonstrates how eliminating these feelings and making changes to one's schedule will make the reader a better wife, mother, and friend. Perfect for any woman who is doing everything for everyone--except herself--The Fringe Hours is ideal for both individuals and small group use.

Time, Tense, and Causation

Time, Tense, and Causation
Author: Michael Tooley
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 426
Release: 1997
Genre: Causation
ISBN: 9780198235798

Michael Tooley presents a major new philosophical study of time and its relation to causation. The nature of time has always been one of the most fascinating and perplexing problems of philosophy; it has in recent years become the focus of vigorous debate between advocates of rival theories.The traditional, `tensed' accounts of time which hold that time has a direction and that the flow of time is part of the nature of the universe have been challenged by `tenseless' accounts of time, according to which past, present, and future are merely subjective features of experience, rather thanobjective features of events. Time, Tense and Causation offers a new approach, in many ways intermediate between these two rivals. Tooley shares with tensed approaches the views that the universe if dynamic, and that the past and present are real while the future is not; but he rejects the viewthat this points to the existence of irreducible tensed facts. Tooley's approach accounts for time in terms of its relation to causation; he argues that the direction of time is based upon the direction of causation, and that the key to understanding the dynamic nature of the universe is tounderstand the nature of causation. He analyses tensed concepts, and discusses semantic issues about truth and time, Finally, addressing the formidable difficulties posed for tensed accounts of time by the Special Theory of Relativity, he suggests that a modified version of the theory, compatiblewith the account of time in this book, is to be preferred to the standard version. Time, Tense, and Causation is rich in sophisticated and stimulating discussions of many of the deepest problems of metaphysics. It will be essentail reading for anyone specialising in this area of philosophy.

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
Author: Daniel H. Pink
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2018-01-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0735210640

The instant New York Times Bestseller #1 Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller Instant Washington Post Bestseller "Brims with a surprising amount of insight and practical advice." --The Wall Street Journal Daniel H. Pink, the #1 bestselling author of Drive and To Sell Is Human, unlocks the scientific secrets to good timing to help you flourish at work, at school, and at home. Everyone knows that timing is everything. But we don't know much about timing itself. Our lives are a never-ending stream of "when" decisions: when to start a business, schedule a class, get serious about a person. Yet we make those decisions based on intuition and guesswork. Timing, it's often assumed, is an art. In When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing, Pink shows that timing is really a science. Drawing on a rich trove of research from psychology, biology, and economics, Pink reveals how best to live, work, and succeed. How can we use the hidden patterns of the day to build the ideal schedule? Why do certain breaks dramatically improve student test scores? How can we turn a stumbling beginning into a fresh start? Why should we avoid going to the hospital in the afternoon? Why is singing in time with other people as good for you as exercise? And what is the ideal time to quit a job, switch careers, or get married? In When, Pink distills cutting-edge research and data on timing and synthesizes them into a fascinating, readable narrative packed with irresistible stories and practical takeaways that give readers compelling insights into how we can live richer, more engaged lives.

The Importance of Tummy Time for Your Baby's Development

The Importance of Tummy Time for Your Baby's Development
Author: Aurora Brooks
Publisher: BornIncredible.com
Total Pages: 29
Release:
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

**The Importance of Tummy Time for Your Baby's Development** Unlock the secrets to fostering your baby's growth with *The Importance of Tummy Time for Your Baby's Development*. This essential guide provides a comprehensive look at the benefits of tummy time and offers practical advice to incorporate it seamlessly into your baby’s routine. Tummy time is a vital practice where your baby spends time on their stomach while awake and supervised. This simple activity is crucial for developing key motor skills, building muscle strength, and enhancing cognitive abilities. *The Importance of Tummy Time for Your Baby's Development* delves into each of these aspects, showing how tummy time contributes to your baby's overall physical and mental growth. Inside, you'll discover: - **What is Tummy Time?**: Understand the basic concept and significance of this practice. - **Benefits of Tummy Time**: Explore how tummy time supports motor skills development, muscle strength, and cognitive growth. - **How to Incorporate Tummy Time**: Gain practical tips on integrating tummy time into your daily schedule. - **When to Start Tummy Time**: Learn the right time to begin tummy time and how to introduce it effectively. - **Common Challenges and Solutions**: Find solutions to common issues and resistance your baby might show. - **Engaging Your Baby**: Discover fun and engaging ways to make tummy time enjoyable for your little one. - **Supervised Tummy Time**: Understand the importance of supervision and safety during tummy time. - **Consulting with a Pediatrician**: Learn when to seek professional advice to ensure your baby’s development is on track. - **Alternative Positions for Tummy Time**: Explore other positions that provide similar benefits if tummy time is challenging. With clear explanations and actionable advice, this book is a must-read for parents and caregivers looking to support their baby's development. Equip yourself with the knowledge to make tummy time a successful and rewarding part of your baby’s daily routine. Order *The Importance of Tummy Time for Your Baby's Development* today and take a significant step towards your baby's healthy growth!

The 5 Choices

The 5 Choices
Author: Kory Kogon
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-12-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1476711712

"Time management for the 21st century"--Jacket.

Building Strategy and Performance Through Time

Building Strategy and Performance Through Time
Author: Kim Warren
Publisher: Business Expert Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2009-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1606490389

This book uses a balanced blend of frameworks and illustrations to teach you how to tackle the challenge of driving performance into the future. This book shows you where the levers are that you control and how to choose what to do, when, and how much to achieve your specific goals. This book effectively outlines the dynamics of strategy, how you drive performance - past, today and into the future. It shows what causes performance to improve or deteriorate and what you can do to change this trajectory for the better.

Time and Its Importance in Modern Thought

Time and Its Importance in Modern Thought
Author: M. F. Cleugh
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2020-06-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781138394032

Originally published in 1937. This book is a classic work on the philosophy of time, looking at the pshychology, physics and logic of time before investigating the views of Kant, Bergson, Alexander, McTaggart and Dunne. The second half of the book contains more indepth consideration of prediction, the concepts of past and future, and reality.

The Importance of Being 3

The Importance of Being 3
Author: Lindsay Ward
Publisher: Dial Books
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2016-02-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525428690

Follows three friends throughout their day and explores the delights and challenges of being three years old.