Sanctus, J (2026) Temporal Ordering from Events, Comparison, and Resolution. [Preprint]

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Abstract

This paper develops a functional account of time across modern physics. Rather than treating time as a fundamental entity or as a purely metaphysical construct, the analysis proposes that temporal structure arises as an ordering parameter corresponding with the resolution of physical processes. By examining the role of time in special relativity, general relativity, and quantum mechanics, the paper shows that global temporal structure is not fundamental but emerges from locally resolved interactions and stable comparisons between physical states. This perspective clarifies why time remains indispensable in physical description while avoiding commitment to time as a primitive element of physical ontology.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Sanctus, J jjesuraj37@gmail.com
Keywords:	Philosophy of Physics; Philosophy of Time; Relativity; Quantum Mechanics
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Depositing User:	Mr J Sanctus
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2026 12:35
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2026 12:35
Item ID:	30061
Subjects:	General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Date:	11 June 2026
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/30061

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