Kennedy, J.B.
Space, Time and Einstein: An Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9781902683676
- author:
- Kennedy, J.B.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 13.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Philosophy / Metaphysics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Space, Time and Einstein An Introduction is an accessible introduction to one of the most lively fields in philosophy. Written specifically for readers with no background in philosophy or science, this book provides step-by-step analyses of key arguments and reveals the philosophical heart of the issues without jargon or complex formulas.
The book explores the ideas of influential thinkers from ancient Greece to modern physics, including Einstein and Lorentz. It examines fundamental questions about change, motion, infinity, shape, and inflation, and assesses the impact of relativity theory and quantum theory on our understanding of space and time.
With clear and entertaining writing, this book allows readers to grasp difficult concepts while offering a succinct and illuminating presentation of the state of the debate. It provides an exciting look at scientific discovery and the beauty of theory in search of answers to fundamental questions.
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