The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... motion , it seemed to him to be dependent on motion : to be something pertaining to motion , for " we apprehend time only when we have marked motion , marking it by ' before ' and ' after ' ; and it is only when we have perceived ...
... motion , it seemed to him to be dependent on motion : to be something pertaining to motion , for " we apprehend time only when we have marked motion , marking it by ' before ' and ' after ' ; and it is only when we have perceived ...
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... motion to be measurable ; without motion we do not perceive the passage of Time . We evidently must regard Time as passing with a steady flow ; therefore , it must be compared with some handy steady motion , such as the motion of the ...
... motion to be measurable ; without motion we do not perceive the passage of Time . We evidently must regard Time as passing with a steady flow ; therefore , it must be compared with some handy steady motion , such as the motion of the ...
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... motion , and therefore , adhering to the view that a state of motion is essential to motion , he infers that there can be no motion and that the arrow is always at rest . ” 1 This argument raises important issues , but the boot is on ...
... motion , and therefore , adhering to the view that a state of motion is essential to motion , he infers that there can be no motion and that the arrow is always at rest . ” 1 This argument raises important issues , but the boot is on ...
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