“WHAT is time?” wonders the fifth-century philosopher Augustine of Hippo, hand on chin, as he peers intently from the page. “If no one asks me, I know. But if I wanted to explain it to one who asks me, I plainly do not know.” So begins a breathless ride through the philosophy and physics of time.
Illustrations and cartoon characters, from aliens to dancing cows, bring this relaunched guide to life, addressing questions such as: can time flow backwards? And, how could we tell if time froze?
It is mind-bending territory, but notables such as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking…
