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The Nature of the Physical World Arthur Eddington

The Nature of the Physical World By Arthur Eddington

The Nature of the Physical World by Arthur Eddington


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Originally published in 1928, this book contains substance of the Gifford Lectures which were delivered by Sir Arthur Eddington at the University of Edinburgh in 1927. The text discusses the philosophical outcome of fundamental changes in scientific thought related to areas such as the theory of relativity, quantum theory and thermodynamics.

The Nature of the Physical World Summary

The Nature of the Physical World: Gifford Lectures (1927) by Arthur Eddington

Sir Arthur Eddington (1882-1944) was both a key figure in the development of astrophysics during the early part of the twentieth century and a notable philosopher of science. Originally published in 1928, this book contains the substance of the Gifford Lectures which were delivered by Eddington at the University of Edinburgh in January to March 1927. The text discusses the philosophical outcome of fundamental changes in scientific thought related to areas such as the theory of relativity, quantum theory and thermodynamics. This is a highly insightful title that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Eddington, the development of physics and the philosophy of science.

Table of Contents

Preface; Introduction; 1. The downfall of classical physics; 2. Relativity; 3. Time; 4. The running-down of the universe; 5. 'Becoming'; 6. Gravitation: the law; 7. Gravitation: the explanation; 8. Man's place in the universe; 9. The quantum theory; 10. The new quantum theory; 11. World buildings; 12. Pointer readings; 13. Reality; 14. Causation; 15. Science and mysticism; Conclusion; Index.

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NLS9781107663855
9781107663855
1107663857
The Nature of the Physical World: Gifford Lectures (1927) by Arthur Eddington
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Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2012-10-04
382
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