Abstract

This paper analyzes the temporal structures that are appropriate to study the notion of point of view. For understanding time, the image of a cable is used, instead of the classical one of a tree. It is examined how to understand time in this way and how to formalize it. A logical approach to the notion of point of view is also shown. When we analyze the points of view and their structure, it seems clear that we must take into account the time t in which a point of view is attributed to a subject. A two-dimensional temporal logic which combines a modal dimension for possibilities and a temporal one for the flow of time, offers a clear view of the temporary location of a point of view. In this logic, we have histories, thanks to the temporal dimension, and evaluation is in two indices, time and history. These stories can be seen as different scenarios, providing a clear advantage when applying to the analysis of the notion of point of view. The conclusion is that, in order to give a proper approach for the notion of point of view, all these aspects should be combined.