The document explores the philosophical implications of studying the past and future, questioning how subjects that are not present can be analyzed. It traces the concept of studium from its Latin roots, denoting effort or bias, to the modern positivist ideal of disinterested observation. The author critiques the positivist tradition, which reduces reality to present facts, arguing that this focus on absolute presence creates a barrier to understanding the past and future. This intellectual lineage is traced back to Greek philosophy, specifically Parmenides, whose emphasis on the present as the only true reality influenced subsequent European thought. The text highlights the ongoing philosophical struggle to reconcile eternal, static truths with the experiential flow of time, referencing Patočka, Rádl, and Augustine. Ultimately, it reflects on the limitations of empiricism and the persistent challenge of defining time and its non-present dimensions within a scientific and philosophical framework.