2007-11-17 06:19:46 · 7 answers · asked by Double O 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
As in when someone says 'The holidays are coming'.
2007-11-17 06:28:26 · update #1
Well, I think we are obviously moving forward in time.
What would it mean for time to be "approaching us?"
2007-11-17 06:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Todd 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Time is theoretical construct for our use. So, does it really exist in fact? In other words, if humans did not exist, would time still exist? What need for time when no intelligent life exists?
Answer those aspects for yourself first before tackling the idea that time moves in a certain direction.
2007-11-17 15:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by tlc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are different ways to look at it...
As a species or entity of thoughtful life, we are moving through time as we all move seamlessly without a second thought as to where we are headed.
However, to each individual, time is approaching us because we fear our lack of it, we are nearing our own ends and we quite simply wish we had more.
2007-11-17 14:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by AA Computers 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and tomorrows Novemver 18
2007-11-17 14:27:27 · answer #4 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Intriguing question "old man". I believe time approaches us in the sequential pattern of future, present, and past time. Christmas is fast approaching and there is nothing you or I can do to stop it. HO Ho HO. Merry Christmas to you and yours "old man".
2007-11-17 19:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Remus 54 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We are in the environment of space-time, analogous to floating in water.
2007-11-17 16:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by socrates 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you ride in a car, are you moving toward your destination or is your destination moving toward you?
2007-11-17 14:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by Gee Whizdom™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋