The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... occur ' at ' ourselves , but in practice they occur sufficiently near for the time of transmission of the relevant signal , for example light or sound , to be negligible . Thus , in the case mentioned by Sigwart , the spec- tator ...
... occur ' at ' ourselves , but in practice they occur sufficiently near for the time of transmission of the relevant signal , for example light or sound , to be negligible . Thus , in the case mentioned by Sigwart , the spec- tator ...
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... occur in A's experience before the event E1 . In accordance with current practice , we will call the epochs t , and tą , respectively , the retarded time and the advanced time , according to the observer A , of the event EË . Axiom II ...
... occur in A's experience before the event E1 . In accordance with current practice , we will call the epochs t , and tą , respectively , the retarded time and the advanced time , according to the observer A , of the event EË . Axiom II ...
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... occur , but not the com- bination E * E. Because of this asymmetry , Reichenbach argued that we can automatically derive an ordering relation for E , and E , which we can define as the time - relation between them . " 2 At first sight ...
... occur , but not the com- bination E * E. Because of this asymmetry , Reichenbach argued that we can automatically derive an ordering relation for E , and E , which we can define as the time - relation between them . " 2 At first sight ...
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