What is Time?

       

    The most basic view of time is that it is simply a unit of measurement defined by humans in order to sequence events.  We define time with denominations such as seconds, minutes, hours, days, etc.  However, these denominations are arbitrary human constructions, and have no bearing regarding the wider, more intricate views of time as postulated by various philosophers and scientists throughout history.  Extensive overviews of these various hypotheses can be found via the clock below: