The Natural Philosophy of TimeHarper, 1961 - 324 Seiten |
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... relation between time and motion ? Aristotle thought that time is a kind of number - the numerable aspect of motion . In justification of this view he argued that " we discriminate the more or less by number , but more or less movement ...
... relation between time and motion ? Aristotle thought that time is a kind of number - the numerable aspect of motion . In justification of this view he argued that " we discriminate the more or less by number , but more or less movement ...
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... relations between events are complex relations formed by the relation of events to the moments of time which they occupy and the before - and - after relation subsisting between distinct moments of time.1 Why did Newton introduce this ...
... relations between events are complex relations formed by the relation of events to the moments of time which they occupy and the before - and - after relation subsisting between distinct moments of time.1 Why did Newton introduce this ...
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... relation is itself based on the observation that one type of event is regularly observed to precede the other . Hence , our knowledge of causality has its roots in the time - sequences observed by us . Consequently , as Sigwart pointed ...
... relation is itself based on the observation that one type of event is regularly observed to precede the other . Hence , our knowledge of causality has its roots in the time - sequences observed by us . Consequently , as Sigwart pointed ...
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