The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... definition refers , however , to successive states of the whole universe . From the practical point of view , the difference between his definition and Newton's may be summed up in the statement that according to Newton the universe has ...
... definition refers , however , to successive states of the whole universe . From the practical point of view , the difference between his definition and Newton's may be summed up in the statement that according to Newton the universe has ...
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... definition of points in terms of perceptible objects . Its application to the definition of momentary instants was first studied by Norbert Wiener in one of his earliest papers published in 1914.1 1 N. Wiener , Proc . Camb . Phil . Soc ...
... definition of points in terms of perceptible objects . Its application to the definition of momentary instants was first studied by Norbert Wiener in one of his earliest papers published in 1914.1 1 N. Wiener , Proc . Camb . Phil . Soc ...
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... definition of cardinal number which involved the same basic idea , for example , the number 2 was defined as the class , or set , of all couples , and so on . Similarly , Whitehead defined a point , on the Chinese boxes analogy , as the ...
... definition of cardinal number which involved the same basic idea , for example , the number 2 was defined as the class , or set , of all couples , and so on . Similarly , Whitehead defined a point , on the Chinese boxes analogy , as the ...
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