Time Across Cultures, Ages and Therapies

Time is often thought of in absolute terms and scientists have sought its ever more precise definition. Indeed, time is often treated as an object or even a commodity. This article focuses on the writings of Norbert Elias on the different concepts and perception of time, also with reference to Bion's views on thinking linked to life experiences - views often endorsed by many poets writing about the concept of a human life of whatever length seen as a period of time complete in itself.