The Rhythms of Events. John Dewey’s Processual Ontology

Abstract

This paper sets out to examine the notion of temporal continuity in John Dewey’s philosophy. According to his radical understanding of time and temporality, events are the fundamental units of reality, inviting us to interpret all things in terms of becoming. By clarifying the basic structures of events, Dewey aims to show that temporal continuity is not linear or homogeneous, but is instead inherently rhythmic and creative, marked by ruptures and discontinuities.