Time Dimensions and the Subjective Experience of Time
Journal of Humanistic Psychology 1993 DOI: 10.1177/0022167893331006 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that time is a subjective experience rather than an objective reality, and that clock time is a reification of inner subjective time. Proposes nine time dimensions relevant to temporal authenticity and contends that balancing one's time spectrum is important. |
Abstract
Time is the currency of life, the medium through which we find life both meaningful and enjoyable. However, time is not objective reality but rather subjective experience. Objective clock time is merely a reification or quantification of inner subjective time. Nine time dimensions are outlined and compared as they relate to temporal authenticity and the subjective experience of time. Adefinition of temporal authenticity is developed and the importance of balancing one's time spectrum is also discussed.