Single Idea 18401

[catalogued under 27. Natural Reality / D. Time / 3. Parts of Time / e. Present moment]

Full Idea

The metaphysical present will be a strict instant, or, if time is not infinitely divisible, the present will be a minimum granule of duration. But strict instants or minimal granules of duration, if these exist, cannot be experienced.

Gist of Idea

The pure present moment is too brief to be experienced

Source

David M. Armstrong (Truth and Truthmakers [2004], 11)

Book Reference

Armstrong,D.M.: 'Truth and Truthmakers' [CUP 2004], p.148


A Reaction

He points out that this is ironic, since Presentism lies on the basic experience of the present.