Presenting the history of space-time physics, from Newton to
Einstein, as a philosophical development DiSalle reflects our
increasing understanding of the connections between ideas of space
and time and our physical knowledge. He suggests that philosophy's
greatest impact on physics has come about, less by the influence of
philosophical hypotheses, than by the philosophical analysis of
concepts of space, time and motion, and the roles they play in our
assumptions about physical objects and physical measurements. This
way of thinking leads to interpretations of the work of Newton and
Einstein and the connections between them. It also offers ways of
looking at old questions about a priori knowledge, the physical
interpretation of mathematics, and the nature of conceptual change.
Understanding Space-Time will interest readers in philosophy,
history and philosophy of science, and physics, as well as readers
interested in the relations between physics and philosophy.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
October 2008 |
| First published: |
October 2008 |
| Authors: |
Robert DiSalle
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
192 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-08317-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Physics >
Relativity physics >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-521-08317-6 |
| Barcode: |
9780521083171 |
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