The Problem of Change in the History of Philosophy

The problem of change has been a central and enduring question in the history of philosophy, shaping debates about the nature of reality, time, causation, and existence. This work explores the evolving perspectives on change, tracing its development from ancient Greek metaphysics to contemporary philosophy and science. Beginning with the opposition between Heraclitus' doctrine of flux and Parmenides' denial of change, the analysis examines how classical thinkers like Plato and Aristotle sou...