Philosophy of Physics Space and Time - Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy

Philosophical foundations of the physics of space-timeThis concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time, and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory. Tim Maudlin's broad historical overview examines Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time, and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and space-time led to Einstein's special and general theories of relativity. Maudlin explains special relativity with enough detail to solve concrete physical problems while presenting general relativity in more qualitative terms. Additional topics include the Twins Paradox, the physical aspects of the Lorentz-FitzGerald contraction, the constancy of the speed of light, time travel, the direction of time, and more.Introduces nonphysicists to the philosophical foundations of space-time theoryProvides a broad historical overview, from Aristotle to EinsteinExplains special relativity geometrically, emphasizing the intrinsic structure of space-timeCovers the Twins Paradox, Galilean relativity, time travel, and moreRequires only basic algebra and no formal knowledge of physics

ISBN:	9780691165714
Publisher:	Princeton University Press
Imprint:	Princeton University Press
Published date:	26 May 2015
DEWEY:	530.11
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Sales rank:	7811
Number of pages:	200
Weight:	276g
Height:	217mm
Width:	140mm
Spine width:	15mm

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