The Reign of Relativity: Philosophy in Physics 1915-1925

by Thomas Ryckman

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195177177
• ISBN13: 9780195177176
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"