The Reign of Relativity

The Reign of Relativity
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9780195177176
ISBN-13 : 0195177177
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Book Synopsis The Reign of Relativity by : Thomas Ryckman

Download or read book The Reign of Relativity written by Thomas Ryckman and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Einstein's theory of 'general relativity' (1915) was a defining event for 20th century philosophy of science. During the decisive first ten years of the theory's existence, two main ideas dominated its philosophical reception. Ryckman's book is an extended argument concerning these ideas.


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