2007-02-10 06:30:27 · 8 answers · asked by Diesel Weasel 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Think of it this way - When you think of the past, it is an abstract thought. It can only be 'held' in your mind. It has already happened. And when you think about the future, it is also an abstract thought. It can only be 'held' in your mind. It hasn't happened yet. Now the present is an infinitely small span that bridges the future to the past. Since it is INFINITELY small, it has to be an abstract thought. So, can you argue that everything isn't just an abstract thought? You are constantly leaving the past and arriving into the future.
2007-02-10 06:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In as much as the "constant" departure state is illusionary, yes. It is a combination of the feeling of very rapid transitory states, from the departure phase to the conciousness of journey, which may extend upto and to the point of arrival.
If your arrival is postponed indefinitely (as can happen quite readily) then you are held on the brink of arrival (or "always arriving" as you said).
This symptom was first documented by James and Grierson in 1932, as part of their work into "discrete state consciousness and its effect on the journeyed mind". A fascinating read. I recommend it!
2007-02-10 14:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Cosy_Joe 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is what I call your governing idea or ego Given that one lives ones life long-range.
2007-02-10 14:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Micheal A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think so; we're never really in one place, are we? Unless perhaps when we are sleeping, but even then we are still moving...
2007-02-10 17:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are always leaving somewhere if you are arriving somewhere else, so it is essential.
2007-02-10 14:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by crct2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are always moving, therefore we must always be "arriving".
2007-02-10 18:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because no matter where you go, there you are!
2007-02-10 16:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by greysannatomyfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure... live in the moment
2007-02-10 14:33:43 · answer #8 · answered by d pi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋