Philosophy of Motion

Abstract

This chapter provides a definition of the philosophy motion and a review of the history of the ontology of motion. It contrasts the ontology of motion with the ontology of becoming found in other theorists. It puts forward a definition and direction for a new ontology of motion. The philosophy of motion is defined as the analysis of phenomena across social, aesthetic, scientific, and ontological domains from the perspective of motion. The historical precursors of this ontology are discussed, and an abbreviated history of the main ideas and contributions of three major philosophers of motion (Lucretius, Marx, and Bergson) is provided.