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Call for Contributions: Book Project on the Philosophy of Time (English)
Under the editorship of Dr. Fikriye Gozde Mocan and Associate Professor Özlem Derin Sağlam, we are aiming to create a comprehensive and interdisciplinary volume on the philosophy of time. This book seeks to examine the concept of time from a philosophical perspective, covering a broad range of periods from Antiquity to the Contemporary Era. We invite contributions from scholars and researchers in the field.
Periods and Suggested Subheadings
1. Antiquity
• The Ontology of Time: The concept of time in Parmenides, Heraclitus, and Plato
• Time and Change: Time from the perspectives of Aristotle and the Stoics
• Cosmic Time and Mythology: Time cycles and gods in ancient mythology
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Plato: Advocates that time is a shadow, a flawed reflection in the world of phenomena.
• Aristotle: Considers time as a measure of change; the number of motion.
• Heraclitus: Through the philosophy of "Panta rhei" (Everything flows), he argues that time is a constant flow and change.
• Parmenides: Proposes that time is an illusion and that reality is unchanging and immobile.
• Plotinus: Describes time as the movement of the soul; a reflection of the eternal.
2. Middle Ages
• Theological Time: St. Augustine’s views on the nature of time
• Divine Eternity and Time: Time in the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas and Islamic philosophers
• Time and Sacred Texts: The sacred dimensions of time in Medieval thought
Highlighted Philosophers:
• St. Augustine: Asserts that time exists only in the human mind, questioning the concepts of past, present, and future.
• Thomas Aquinas: Discusses divine time as distinct from human time, exploring God's timeless existence.
• Avicenna (Ibn Sina): Considers time as a type of the soul, relating it to the movement of matter.
• Averroes (Ibn Rushd): Synthesizes Aristotle’s concept of time with Islamic philosophy, discussing the relationship between time and movement.
• Meister Eckhart: Investigates how the timeless God acts within time.
3. Renaissance
• Neoplatonism and Time: The perspectives of Marsilio Ficino and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
• Renaissance and Historicity: The historicization of time and humanity’s place within time
• Time and Eternity: Concepts of death and immortality in Renaissance thought
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Giovanni Pico della Mirandola: Discusses the impact of human will on time, linking freedom to time.
• Marsilio Ficino: Explores the spiritual and cosmic dimensions of time from a Neoplatonist perspective.
• Niccolò Machiavelli: Develops a historical understanding of time, addressing the political power and influence of time.
• Giordano Bruno: Advocates for the infinity of time and the boundlessness of the universe.
4. Modern Period
• Newtonian Time and Space: The physical and mathematical foundations of time
• Kant and Temporal Experience: The a priori concept of time
• Hegel and the Philosophy of History: The dialectical structure of time and historicity
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Immanuel Kant: Considers time as a category of the human mind, discussing the relationship between time and experience.
• Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: Connects time to the development of history and the dialectical process.
• Isaac Newton: Argues that time is absolute, universal, and unchanging; considers it in conjunction with space.
• David Hume: Suggests that time is a perceptual phenomenon, linking it to cause and effect relationships.
• Henri Bergson: Emphasizes the experiential and intuitive nature of time, highlighting the importance of duration (durée).
5. Contemporary Period
• Time and Existence: Martin Heidegger’s concept of temporality
• Bergson and Duration: The intuitive and experiential dimensions of time
• Time, Language, and Meaning: The relationship between the philosophy of language and the meaning of time
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Martin Heidegger: Considers time as a fundamental aspect of existence, introducing the concept of "temporality" (Temporalität).
• Henri Bergson: Develops the concept of duration, arguing that time is experienced internally rather than as a linear phenomenon.
• Ludwig Wittgenstein: Explores the impact of language on time and how temporal meanings are expressed in language.
• Jacques Derrida: Discusses the linguistic and philosophical deferral of time through the concept of "Différance."
• Gilles Deleuze: Considers time as a multi-layered phenomenon, studying its representation in cinema.
To Prospective Authors
The goal of this book is to provide an in-depth examination of the philosophy of time across different periods and to highlight the influence of various philosophers on this concept. Contributors are expected to carefully analyze the philosophical context of the period they are addressing, the transformation of the concept of time, and the views of relevant philosophers. Each chapter should be written in a way that is accessible to both specialists and those new to the field.
About the Editors
Dr. Fikriye Gozde Mocan is currently serving at Istanbul Gelisim University. She specializes in philosophy, with a particular focus on ethics. She is well-known for his articles and presentations on the philosophical foundations.
Associate Professor Ozlem Derin Saglam is a faculty member at Gelişim University. She is recognized for her work in philosophical anthropology and epistemology and is a prominent figure in contemporary philosophical debates. She is particularly noted for her research on the impact of time on human experience.
Submission Process
Interested contributors should submit a 150-200 word abstract and a short biography to zamanfelsefesi...@gmail.com. Selected authors will be expected to submit their full manuscripts by June 30, 2026.
We are looking for creative and critical approaches that explore the deep philosophical roots of the concept of time and examine how this concept has evolved in the modern world. Contributors are also encouraged to consider philosophers not mentioned here who may be relevant to the discussion of time.
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Under the editorship of Dr. Fikriye Gozde Mocan and Associate Professor Özlem Derin Sağlam, we are aiming to create a comprehensive and interdisciplinary volume on the philosophy of time. This book seeks to examine the concept of time from a philosophical perspective, covering a broad range of periods from Antiquity to the Contemporary Era. We invite contributions from scholars and researchers in the field.
Periods and Suggested Subheadings
1. Antiquity
• The Ontology of Time: The concept of time in Parmenides, Heraclitus, and Plato
• Time and Change: Time from the perspectives of Aristotle and the Stoics
• Cosmic Time and Mythology: Time cycles and gods in ancient mythology
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Plato: Advocates that time is a shadow, a flawed reflection in the world of phenomena.
• Aristotle: Considers time as a measure of change; the number of motion.
• Heraclitus: Through the philosophy of "Panta rhei" (Everything flows), he argues that time is a constant flow and change.
• Parmenides: Proposes that time is an illusion and that reality is unchanging and immobile.
• Plotinus: Describes time as the movement of the soul; a reflection of the eternal.
2. Middle Ages
• Theological Time: St. Augustine’s views on the nature of time
• Divine Eternity and Time: Time in the philosophies of Thomas Aquinas and Islamic philosophers
• Time and Sacred Texts: The sacred dimensions of time in Medieval thought
Highlighted Philosophers:
• St. Augustine: Asserts that time exists only in the human mind, questioning the concepts of past, present, and future.
• Thomas Aquinas: Discusses divine time as distinct from human time, exploring God's timeless existence.
• Avicenna (Ibn Sina): Considers time as a type of the soul, relating it to the movement of matter.
• Averroes (Ibn Rushd): Synthesizes Aristotle’s concept of time with Islamic philosophy, discussing the relationship between time and movement.
• Meister Eckhart: Investigates how the timeless God acts within time.
3. Renaissance
• Neoplatonism and Time: The perspectives of Marsilio Ficino and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola
• Renaissance and Historicity: The historicization of time and humanity’s place within time
• Time and Eternity: Concepts of death and immortality in Renaissance thought
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Giovanni Pico della Mirandola: Discusses the impact of human will on time, linking freedom to time.
• Marsilio Ficino: Explores the spiritual and cosmic dimensions of time from a Neoplatonist perspective.
• Niccolò Machiavelli: Develops a historical understanding of time, addressing the political power and influence of time.
• Giordano Bruno: Advocates for the infinity of time and the boundlessness of the universe.
4. Modern Period
• Newtonian Time and Space: The physical and mathematical foundations of time
• Kant and Temporal Experience: The a priori concept of time
• Hegel and the Philosophy of History: The dialectical structure of time and historicity
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Immanuel Kant: Considers time as a category of the human mind, discussing the relationship between time and experience.
• Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: Connects time to the development of history and the dialectical process.
• Isaac Newton: Argues that time is absolute, universal, and unchanging; considers it in conjunction with space.
• David Hume: Suggests that time is a perceptual phenomenon, linking it to cause and effect relationships.
• Henri Bergson: Emphasizes the experiential and intuitive nature of time, highlighting the importance of duration (durée).
5. Contemporary Period
• Time and Existence: Martin Heidegger’s concept of temporality
• Bergson and Duration: The intuitive and experiential dimensions of time
• Time, Language, and Meaning: The relationship between the philosophy of language and the meaning of time
Highlighted Philosophers:
• Martin Heidegger: Considers time as a fundamental aspect of existence, introducing the concept of "temporality" (Temporalität).
• Henri Bergson: Develops the concept of duration, arguing that time is experienced internally rather than as a linear phenomenon.
• Ludwig Wittgenstein: Explores the impact of language on time and how temporal meanings are expressed in language.
• Jacques Derrida: Discusses the linguistic and philosophical deferral of time through the concept of "Différance."
• Gilles Deleuze: Considers time as a multi-layered phenomenon, studying its representation in cinema.
To Prospective Authors
The goal of this book is to provide an in-depth examination of the philosophy of time across different periods and to highlight the influence of various philosophers on this concept. Contributors are expected to carefully analyze the philosophical context of the period they are addressing, the transformation of the concept of time, and the views of relevant philosophers. Each chapter should be written in a way that is accessible to both specialists and those new to the field.
About the Editors
Dr. Fikriye Gozde Mocan is currently serving at Istanbul Gelisim University. She specializes in philosophy, with a particular focus on ethics. She is well-known for his articles and presentations on the philosophical foundations.
Associate Professor Ozlem Derin Saglam is a faculty member at Gelişim University. She is recognized for her work in philosophical anthropology and epistemology and is a prominent figure in contemporary philosophical debates. She is particularly noted for her research on the impact of time on human experience.
Submission Process
Interested contributors should submit a 150-200 word abstract and a short biography to zamanfelsefesi...@gmail.com. Selected authors will be expected to submit their full manuscripts by June 30, 2026.
We are looking for creative and critical approaches that explore the deep philosophical roots of the concept of time and examine how this concept has evolved in the modern world. Contributors are also encouraged to consider philosophers not mentioned here who may be relevant to the discussion of time.
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