The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... assumed that these two concepts stand in a peculiarly intimate relation to each other , irrespective of whether or not there is a unique natural origin of time . As C. D. Broad has remarked , " It is commonly believed that when the ...
... assumed that these two concepts stand in a peculiarly intimate relation to each other , irrespective of whether or not there is a unique natural origin of time . As C. D. Broad has remarked , " It is commonly believed that when the ...
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... assumed that this velocity was a universal constant of nature , the same for all observers associated with inertial frames of reference.1 This hypothesis went far beyond the experimental data . For , although the methods of determining ...
... assumed that this velocity was a universal constant of nature , the same for all observers associated with inertial frames of reference.1 This hypothesis went far beyond the experimental data . For , although the methods of determining ...
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... assumed that it is essentially an arbitrary convention chosen solely for its mathematical simplicity . But the mere fact that in General Relativity we are led to relax it shows that more complex issues are involved . In this theory ...
... assumed that it is essentially an arbitrary convention chosen solely for its mathematical simplicity . But the mere fact that in General Relativity we are led to relax it shows that more complex issues are involved . In this theory ...
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