1. Time and Existence

2. The A-Theory: There are some A-facts that are irreducible to B-facts. The B-Theory: All A-facts are reducible to B- facts. The Token-Reflexive Analysis: A statement of the form “x is past/present/future” is true only if, and because, x is earlier than/simultaneous with/later than the utterance of that statement.

3. Prior’s “TGTO” Argument 1.If the B-theory is true, then, when I say “TGTO”, I’m just expressing my relief that the relevant ordeal is earlier than this utterance. 2.That’s not the case. 3.The B-Theory is false.

5. All is now secure and fast; Not the gods can shake the past. Ralph Waldo Emerson

6. All is now secure and fast; Not the gods can shake the past. Ralph Waldo Emerson Your future hasn't been written yet. No one's has. Your future is whatever you make it. Doctor Emmett Brown

8. Eternalism: Past, present, and future times all exist. The Growing Block View: Past and present times exist; future times do not. Presentism: Only the present time exists.