[Measuring the instant]

Abstract

The instant is the infinitesimal fraction of time nearest to zero. Its computational measurement is not feasable in that it should be an infinitesimal commensurable portion of infinite time, which is incommensurabile by principle. The philosophical implication is that the instant has to be intended as an abstract entity belonging to metaphysical, transcendent, supranormal, suprasensitive, infinite time. In other words, the instant does not represent an experential deduction of our intellect, but an aprioristic innate idea letting us to be aware of physical, immanent, natural, sensible, finite temporality.

Keywords: Chronometrology; Infinite time; Infinitesimal time; Instant; Mathematical zero.