The Philosophy of Time in Marvel's Loki
Channel: Professor McCoige
Date: 2021-09-06

In this video we discuss various concepts within the philosophy of time, with reference to Marvel's Disney+ series, Loki. Topics include A- and B-series, presentism/eternalism, time travel paradoxes, causality, eternity, and choice. All clips are included following academic standards, with the citations listed below. 

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Related Materials: 
My lecture on terminology including the act/potency distinction: https://youtu.be/2ed9h9fPql4
The "bootstrap paradox" as explained by another time travel show: https://youtu.be/u4SEDzynMiQ
Further basic reading on the philosophy of time: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/time/
Article from Edward Feser on a philosophical approach to time travel in media: http://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2010/12/causal-loops-infinite-regresses-and.html

Bibliography: 
Russo, Anthony and Joe, directors. Avengers: Endgame. Marvel Studios, 2019.
Loki. "Glorious Purpose." Disney+. June 9, 2021.
Herek, Stephen, director. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. Orion Pictures, 1989. 
Roach, Jay, director. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. New Line Cinema, 1999.