aikakäsitykset
Aikakäsitykset refers to the various ways in which time is understood and conceptualized across different cultures, philosophies, and scientific disciplines. It is not a monolithic concept but rather a spectrum of ideas about the nature, passage, and measurement of time. In everyday life, many cultures operate with a linear perception of time, viewing it as a progression from past to present to future, often visualized as a flowing river or an arrow. This perspective is deeply embedded in many Western societies and influences our understanding of causality and historical progression.
However, other cultures and philosophical traditions present cyclical or spiral notions of time. These views emphasize
Scientifically, physics has offered profound insights into time, with Einstein's theory of relativity demonstrating that time