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Space, Time and Einstein J.B. Kennedy

Space, Time and Einstein By J.B. Kennedy

Space, Time and Einstein by J.B. Kennedy


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An introduction to Space, time and Einstein, one of the most popular fields in philosophy. It considers the theories of the ancient Greek philosophers, Zeno, Euclid and Parmenides alongside the ideas of Newton, Leibniz and Kant as well as the giants of twentieth-century physics, Einstein and Lorentz.

Space, Time and Einstein Summary

Space, Time and Einstein: An Introduction by J.B. Kennedy

This introduction to one of the liveliest and most popular fields in philosophy is written specifically for a beginning readership with no background in philosophy or science. Step-by-step analyses of the key arguments are provided and the philosophical heart of the issues is revealed without recourse to jargon, maths, or logical formulas. The book introduces Einstein's revolutionary ideas in a clear and simple way, along with the concepts and arguments of philosophers, both ancient and modern that have proved of lasting value. Specifically, the theories of the ancient Greek philosophers, Zeno, Euclid and Parmenides are considered alongside the ideas of Newton, Leibniz and Kant as well as the giants of twentieth-century physics, Einstein and Lorentz. The problems at the heart of the philosophy of space and time, such as change, motion, infinity, shape, and inflation, are examined and the seismic impact made by relativity theory and quantum theory is assessed in the light of the latest research. The writing is lucid and entertaining, allowing a beginning readership to grasp some difficult concepts while offering the more experienced reader a succinct and illuminating presentation of the state of the debate. Space, Time and Einstein shows the reader the excitement of scientific discovery and the beauty of theory in the search for answers to these fundamental questions.

Space, Time and Einstein Reviews

A wealth of information and reflection presented as simply as the material allows - A masterful blending of physics, mathematics, metaphysics, ethical reflections, intellectual history and historical context. A good text for an introductory course on the philosophy of relativity, or background reading for a more advanced course. - International Journal of Philosophical Studies A very clear and enjoyable book. A real strength is the way it relates issues about space and time that physicists have grappled with, over the history of science, to deep and longstanding philosophical issues. Introductory books sometimes make passing reference to the deep philosophical questions, but I've never read one that introduces them so clearly, and then uses them so effectively, to enliven and illuminate the issues. - Carl Hoefer, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

About J.B. Kennedy

Kennedy, J.B.

Table of Contents

Preface and acknowledgements Part I: Einstein's revolution 1. From Aristotle to Hiroshima 2. Einstein in a nutshell 3. The twin paradox 4. How to build an atomic bomb 5. The four-dimensional universe 6. Time travel is possible 7. Can the mind understand the world? Part II: Philosophical progress 8. Who invented space? 9. Zeno's paradoxes: is motion impossible? 10. Philosophers at war: Newton vs Leibniz 11. The philosophy of left and right 12. The unreality of time 13. General relativity: is space curved? 14. The fall of geometry: is mathematics certain? 15. The resurrection of absolutes 16. The resilience of space Part III: Frontiers 17. Faster than light: was Einstein wrong? 18. The Big Bang: how did the universe begin? 19. Black holes: trapdoors to nowhere 20. Why haven't aliens come visiting? 21. The inflationary and accelerating universe 22. Should we believe the physicists? Appendices Index

Additional information

GOR005832110
9781902683676
1902683676
Space, Time and Einstein: An Introduction by J.B. Kennedy
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2003-01-31
254
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