The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... distance ( however small ) it must first traverse half that distance , and similarly before it can move through half it must cover a quarter , and so on ad infinitum . Therefore , if it is to traverse any distance whatsoever in a finite ...
... distance ( however small ) it must first traverse half that distance , and similarly before it can move through half it must cover a quarter , and so on ad infinitum . Therefore , if it is to traverse any distance whatsoever in a finite ...
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G. J. Whitrow. advances a yet further distance ; for even though this distance decreases at each step , yet , since the pursued is also definitely in motion , it does advance some positive distance . And so by taking distances decreasing ...
G. J. Whitrow. advances a yet further distance ; for even though this distance decreases at each step , yet , since the pursued is also definitely in motion , it does advance some positive distance . And so by taking distances decreasing ...
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... distance . › 2 The Determination of Time at a Distance ( i ) SINCE the determination of the times of occurrence of distant events is not a simple process of clock - reading , we are faced with the following problem : given an observer ...
... distance . › 2 The Determination of Time at a Distance ( i ) SINCE the determination of the times of occurrence of distant events is not a simple process of clock - reading , we are faced with the following problem : given an observer ...
Inhalt
Preface Chapter I Universal Time I The Elimination of Time | 1 |
Trend and Symmetrical Time | 2 |
Irreversible Phenomena | 3 |
Urheberrecht | |
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A. N. Whitehead absolute according Achilles analysis argued argument assigned atoms Axiom body brain C. D. Broad causal clock concept concerning consciousness Consequently consider constant continuum correlation corresponding cosmic defined definition denotes distance ds² duration E. A. Milne E₁ Eddington Einstein's electron entropy epoch equation example existence experience F. H. Bradley fact finite follows formula function fundamental particle geometry given gravitational Hence Hubble's constant hypothesis idea inertial frame infinite instant interval light-cones light-signal logical London mathematical matter measurement memory metric Minkowski diagram moving natural Newton object occur origin paradox particular past perception phenomena philosophers photons physical possible postulate precedes present principle problem regarded relation scale sequence signal simultaneity Sitter space space-time spatial specious present speed successive t₁ temporal theoretical Theory of Relativity time-interval uniform universe velocity of light whereas world-line world-model Zeno Zeno's Zeno's paradox