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LEVELS OF TIME CONCEPTUALIZATION

LEVELS OF TIME CONCEPTUALIZATION


Author:  E.A. Nilsen

Abstract
This article is dedicated to the description of types or levels of TIME conceptualization. The first level described in the article presents individual time which is formed on the basis of individual empirical experience of a person. The second level presents family time which is based on the history of a family, family traditions etc. The third level is sacral time which is based on mythological and religious beliefs. The fourth and fifth levels are historical and narrative time accordingly.

Keywords:  levels of conceptualization, Individual Time, Family Time, Sacral Time, Historical Time, Narrative Time

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