philosophical concepts of time

Philosophical concepts of time explore its nature and how it relates to reality. Some see time as an absolute, external dimension—like a ticking clock—flowing independently of us. Others view it as relational, dependent on events and change, meaning past, present, and future are interconnected. Presentism holds only the current moment exists, while eternalism sees all moments—past, present, future—as equally real. Some propose time is an illusion or a construct of human consciousness. Each view questions whether time is a fundamental aspect of the universe or a way our minds organize experience.