Abstract temporal concepts

Abstract temporal concepts relate to how we understand and interpret time beyond just clock times. They include ideas like past, present, and future, as well as more complex notions like duration, change over time, and the flow of events. These concepts help us organize experiences, make predictions, and understand causality. For example, recognizing that an event occurred before another involves understanding temporal order, while perceiving the passing of time connects to our appreciation of duration and change. These ideas are fundamental to how humans process and make sense of temporal information in both everyday life and abstract reasoning.