The Unmoved Mover and the Nature of Time: A Philosophical Exploration

That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been. Many years ago, I was asked to present Augustine’s account of time to philosophy students in an upper-division class. Since then, I have often reflected on Augustine’s thoughts to integrate them into my own comprehensive theological/scientific grip on time and mortality versus God’s omniscience. The nature of time has long fascinated philosophers, theologians, and scientists. One of the most profound and enduring contributions to this discussion comes from Saint Augustine, whose meditations on time offer ...