Space and Time in Contemporary Physics: An Introduction to the Theory of Relativity and Gravitation - Softcover

Schlick, Moritz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486442837 ISBN 13: 9780486442839

Publisher: Dover Pubns, 2009

Synopsis

An authoritative early exposition of relativity theory, this reader-friendly book describes the physical doctrines of the special and general theories of relativity in terms of their philosophic significance. A clear, nonmathematical introduction to a complex subject, this book offers readers of all backgrounds a coherent and informative overview. 1920 edition.

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About the Author

Johannes Friedl,

geb. 1972, Studium der Philosophie in Wien und Graz, Mag.phil. 2001. Arbeit an einer Dissertation A1/4ber Moritz Schlick und den Wiener Kreis.

Heiner Rutte,

geb. 1945, ist a.o.Univ.-Prof. fA1/4r Philosophie an der UniversitAt Graz. 1965-1971 Studium der Philosophie und Geschichte an der UniversitAt Graz, 1971 Dr.phil. und Univ.-Assistent, 1981 Habilitation, 1989 tit.a.o.Univ.-Professor daselbst. Publikationen zum Wiener Kreis, zu Schlick, Neurath, Popper, Brentano, Zilsel, H. Gomperz, Freud und zu allgemeinen Problemen der empiristischen Philosophie.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Pubns
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0486442837
• ISBN 13: 9780486442839
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112