Recent Conceptual Consequences of Loop Quantum Gravity. Part III: A Postscript On Time

TL;DR

This paper revisits the concept of time within the framework of loop quantum gravity, emphasizing the importance of clarifying its ontological status in physical and philosophical contexts.

Contribution

It provides a philosophical and physical analysis of the concept of time, highlighting the need to clarify its ontological nature in quantum gravity theories.

Findings

Time's ontological status is crucial in understanding quantum gravity.

Arguments about time require prior clarification of their ontological basis.

The paper emphasizes the interplay between physical and philosophical perspectives on time.

Abstract

With a view to the results discussed in the first two parts of this paper, the concept of time is revisited oncemore and chosen as an example in order to demonstrate the meaning of fundamental in both physical and philosophical terms. It is shown that if arguments are given in favour of or against the concept of time, then their ontological state has to be clarified in the first place.