The Tensed Theory of Time
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The Tensed Theory of Time is a philosophical work that defends an A-theoretic, dynamic view of time in which temporal becoming and the distinction between past, present, and future are objectively real.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| A-theory of time | 3 |
| Tensed Theory of Time | 1 |
| The Tensed Theory of Time canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Tensed Theory of Time Context triple: [William Lane Craig, hasWritten, The Tensed Theory of Time]
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A.
The Direction of Time
The Direction of Time is a seminal philosophical work by Hans Reichenbach that analyzes the nature and asymmetry of time, especially in relation to causality and thermodynamics.
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B.
Nueva refutación del tiempo
"Nueva refutación del tiempo" is an influential philosophical essay by Jorge Luis Borges that questions the reality of time through paradoxes, metaphysical argument, and literary references.
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C.
Time Travel: A History
Time Travel: A History is a nonfiction book by James Gleick that explores the cultural, scientific, and philosophical evolution of the idea of time travel.
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D.
Time And Relative Dimension In Space
Time And Relative Dimension In Space is the full name of the Doctor Who franchise’s iconic time-traveling spacecraft and time machine, commonly known by its acronym TARDIS.
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E.
Time and Free Will
Time and Free Will is a foundational philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the nature of time, consciousness, and human freedom through the concept of durée (duration).
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Tensed Theory of Time Target entity description: The Tensed Theory of Time is a philosophical work that defends an A-theoretic, dynamic view of time in which temporal becoming and the distinction between past, present, and future are objectively real.
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A.
The Direction of Time
The Direction of Time is a seminal philosophical work by Hans Reichenbach that analyzes the nature and asymmetry of time, especially in relation to causality and thermodynamics.
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B.
Nueva refutación del tiempo
"Nueva refutación del tiempo" is an influential philosophical essay by Jorge Luis Borges that questions the reality of time through paradoxes, metaphysical argument, and literary references.
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C.
Time Travel: A History
Time Travel: A History is a nonfiction book by James Gleick that explores the cultural, scientific, and philosophical evolution of the idea of time travel.
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D.
Time And Relative Dimension In Space
Time And Relative Dimension In Space is the full name of the Doctor Who franchise’s iconic time-traveling spacecraft and time machine, commonly known by its acronym TARDIS.
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E.
Time and Free Will
Time and Free Will is a foundational philosophical work by Henri Bergson that explores the nature of time, consciousness, and human freedom through the concept of durée (duration).
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
A-theoretic view of time
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philosophical theory ⓘ theory of time ⓘ |
| addressesProblem |
nature of temporal passage
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ontology of past present and future ⓘ reality of tense ⓘ |
| affirms | dynamic view of time ⓘ |
| associatedWithPhilosopher | J. M. E. McTaggart ⓘ |
| claims |
temporal properties like being past present or future are irreducible
ⓘ
there is an objectively privileged present ⓘ |
| contrastsWith |
eternalism
ⓘ
tenseless theory of time ⓘ |
| defendsClaim |
temporal becoming is objectively real
ⓘ
the distinction between past present and future is objectively real ⓘ |
| denies | static view of time ⓘ |
| emphasizesConcept |
objective future
ⓘ
objective past ⓘ objective present ⓘ temporal becoming ⓘ |
| field |
metaphysics
ⓘ
philosophy of time ⓘ |
| holdsThat | past present and future are not equally real ⓘ |
| influencesDebate |
metaphysics of time
ⓘ
philosophy of language about tense ⓘ |
| involvesIssue |
compatibility with relativity theory
ⓘ
persistence through time ⓘ truth conditions of tensed sentences ⓘ |
| isDebatedIn |
analytic philosophy
ⓘ
contemporary metaphysics ⓘ |
| isOpposedBy |
B-theorists of time
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eternalists ⓘ |
| isRelatedTo |
growing block theory
ⓘ
presentism ⓘ |
| makesUseOfConcept |
A-series
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B-series ⓘ |
| opposesClaim |
all times are equally real
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tensed facts can be reduced to tenseless facts ⓘ |
| opposesView |
B-theory of time
ⓘ
linked to:
The Tenseless Theory of Time
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| presupposes |
asymmetry between past and future
ⓘ
objective temporal order ⓘ |
| relatedPosition |
A-theoretic dynamic metaphysics of time
ⓘ
presentism about time ⓘ |
| supportsView |
A-theory of time
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linked to:
The Tensed Theory of Time
|
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Subject: The Tensed Theory of Time Description of subject: The Tensed Theory of Time is a philosophical work that defends an A-theoretic, dynamic view of time in which temporal becoming and the distinction between past, present, and future are objectively real.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: The Tensed Theory of Time
linked to: The Tensed Theory of Time
linked to: The Tensed Theory of Time
linked to: The Tensed Theory of Time