The reign of relativity philosophy in physics, 1915-1925

Einstein's theory of 'general relativity' (1915) was a defining event for 20th century philosophy of science. During the decisive first ten years of the theory's existence, two main ideas dominated its philosophical reception. Ryckman's book is an extended argument concernin...

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Main Author: Ryckman, Thomas
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2005, 2005
Series:Oxford studies in philosophy of science / Oxford studies in philosophy of science
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Einstein's theory of 'general relativity' (1915) was a defining event for 20th century philosophy of science. During the decisive first ten years of the theory's existence, two main ideas dominated its philosophical reception. Ryckman's book is an extended argument concerning these ideas
Physical Description:ix, 317 p.
ISBN:9780199835324
0199835322