2007-02-02 21:55:16 · 18 answers · asked by The Knowledge Server 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
philosophers do not need it. but common people require it so that they can lead their lives peacefully. other wise, offices, schools and other institutions would not run properly.
2007-02-04 17:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by nightingale 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Primarily, we need the concept of time for the purpose of organizing (schedules etc,diurnal rhytmn)
secondarily, the concept of time is necessary to sub-categorize our past life, present, and future into periods. We look at th time in our past when we we were younger, the good decisions we made as well as the bad. Though some people say never look back at the past, i think inculcating in our minds the things, events, decisions we made or happened in the past affect us who are in our present life. Our future, in this matter, we can't really say in certainty what the it holds for us, but at least we have our own ideas (dreams, hopes) what we want to happen in our upcoming certain period of time called future.
And lastly concept of time is important to coordinate with the rest of the world. We are all living in different time zones, so this should be an answer for proper coordination.
2007-02-02 22:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by oscar c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are human beings and we are creatures of time. It cannot be ignored because we age from birth and infancy on up to adulthood. We cannot physically escape the consequence of time on our bodies. It was given to us by our parents and we will use it now and give it our children.
The "why we need it" has been answered by many on this board. We need it to complete what we need to do for others and ourselves. If the appointment is for many at the same time, we coordinate our time pieces to that end. If the time is for our self we choose to do what we want or have to do.
2007-02-06 21:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The concept of time is used for example people who have jobs have deadlines board members need time for agreements made and historically can be used for records of data when we die or marriage or at someones birth. but also we need time to think what are we going to do with our lives.It takes time to get things done and sometimes we need time to heal and grow.time is the essence for human growth
2007-02-02 22:14:43 · answer #4 · answered by Elvis 109 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We live a linear existence. The concept of time isn't something learned, but something we can't live without.
2007-02-02 22:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by drew2376 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Time is a philosophical precept. 'Time' is used as a measurement for humankind's achievements and losses.
Without time we would be unable to realize the breadth of casualties in war, or how quickly we make a friend.
2007-02-02 23:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by mr.bond 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time is not a concept, it is a reality.
2007-02-03 11:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it obvious? Without time, how will we do things without being late or keep track of important dates in the future?
2007-02-02 21:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by Soundguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to coordinate with our internal biological clock,,,each one of us is a living clock,,we as humans developed a way to control our movement within these three dimentions : the self,,, the comunity we live in,,and the universe.
2007-02-02 22:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by easyasalife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so that people can take rest...
and sleep cuz the nature forces them to do so...
but the current scenario tells a different story..
2007-02-03 00:29:34 · answer #10 · answered by antoants 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋