Tag: time
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Going round in circles (A Timeless Universe?)
The Economist: Going round in circles In contradiction to most cosmologists’ opinions, two scientists have found evidence that the universe may have existed for ever. WHAT happened before the beginning of time is—by definition, it might be thought—metaphysics. At least one physicist, though, thinks there is nothing meta about the question at all. Roger Penrose,…
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Theologians & Economists: Linear Time and Progress
[Series Index] So far, we have noted the Hebrews' unique cosmology and notion of decentralized stewardship. But another peculiarity about Hebrew thought contributes directly to economic behavior: Linear time and progress. Ancient Near East culture had a cyclical view of time. Time moved in repeating patterns. Worship and daily life were about conforming to the…