The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... Aristotle's treatment of physical problems was very different . The metaphysical principle that every change requires a cause was fundamental to his thought . For example , Book VII of the Physics opens with the statement , ' Everything ...
... Aristotle's treatment of physical problems was very different . The metaphysical principle that every change requires a cause was fundamental to his thought . For example , Book VII of the Physics opens with the statement , ' Everything ...
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G. J. Whitrow. that time and the universe are inseparable , Aristotle , in his analysis , did not begin with a broad world - view such as we find in the Timaeus . Not only did Aristotle regard the Platonic identification of time with the ...
G. J. Whitrow. that time and the universe are inseparable , Aristotle , in his analysis , did not begin with a broad world - view such as we find in the Timaeus . Not only did Aristotle regard the Platonic identification of time with the ...
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... Aristotle . If only soul , or intellect , is able to count , then " Whether if soul did not exist time would exist or not is , " he admitted , “ a question that may fairly be asked . ” 1 He thought that without soul there would be no ...
... Aristotle . If only soul , or intellect , is able to count , then " Whether if soul did not exist time would exist or not is , " he admitted , “ a question that may fairly be asked . ” 1 He thought that without soul there would be no ...
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