Reichenbach, Hans
The Philosophy of Space and Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486604435
- author:
- Reichenbach, Hans
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 295
- Dimensions:
- 135mm X 202mm
- Genre:
- Philosophy of science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
First published in 1958, Philosophie Der Raum-Zeit-Lehre is a seminal work that explores the foundations of geometry and its relationship to physical science and mathematics.
The book delves into the crisis caused by non-Euclidean geometries, examining the problem of geometry's foundations, the theory of time, and the implications of Einstein's relativity. It also investigates the psychological aspects of visual intuition in non-Euclidean structures.
With its unusual depth and clarity, this book provides a valuable exposition on modern science and philosophy, covering topics such as relations between theory and observations, coordinate definitions, and the properties of space.