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The Reign of Relativity: Philosophy in Physics 1915-1925
Thomas Ryckman
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paperback. Universally recognized as bringing about a transformation of the notions of space, time, and motion in physics, Einstein's theory of gravitation, known as "general relativity," was also a defining event for 20th century philosophy of science. This book looks at the argument that the path actually taken contributed to the impasse over realism. Series: Oxford Studies in the Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PDA; PHR. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 18. Weight in Grams: 490. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Universally recognized as bringing about a revolutionary transformation of the notions of space, time, and motion in physics, Einstein's theory of gravitation, known as "general relativity," was also a defining event for 20th century philosophy of science. During the decisive first ten years of the theory's existence, two main tendencies dominated its philosophical reception. This book is an extended argument that the path actually taken, which became logical empiricist philosophy of science, greatly contributed to the current impasse over realism, whereas new possibilities are opened in revisiting and reviving the spirit of the more sophisticated tendency, a cluster of viewpoints ... Read more
Universally recognized as bringing about a revolutionary transformation of the notions of space, time, and motion in physics, Einstein's theory of gravitation, known as "general relativity," was also a defining event for 20th century philosophy of science. During the decisive first ten years of the theory's existence, two main tendencies dominated its philosophical reception. This book is an extended argument that the path actually taken, which became logical empiricist philosophy of science, greatly contributed to the current impasse over realism, whereas new possibilities are opened in revisiting and reviving the spirit of the more sophisticated tendency, a cluster of viewpoints ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Oxford Studies in the Philosophy of Science
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195320183
SKU
KSK0000551
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About Thomas Ryckman
Thomas Ryckman received his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Columbia University in 1986. He has taught philosophy of science at Wesleyan University, The University of Illinois at Chicago, Northwestern University, the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford University. He lives in San Francisco.
Reviews for The Reign of Relativity: Philosophy in Physics 1915-1925
a treasure of philosophical wisdom and historical information into which everyone who has not delivered his soul to metaphysical realism will do well to delve.
Roberto Torretti, Mind
Roberto Torretti, Mind