The Principle Of Relativity With Applications To Physical Science (1922) - Softcover

Whitehead, Alfred North

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1164166220 ISBN 13: 9781164166221

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""The Principle of Relativity with Applications to Physical Science"" is a book written by Alfred North Whitehead and first published in 1922. The book explores the theory of relativity, a cornerstone of modern physics, and its applications to various branches of physical science. Whitehead provides a detailed explanation of the principle of relativity, discussing its origins, development, and implications for our understanding of space, time, and motion. He also explores the mathematical and experimental aspects of relativity, including the Lorentz transformations, the Michelson-Morley experiment, and the concept of spacetime. Throughout the book, Whitehead emphasizes the importance of relativity in shaping our understanding of the physical world, and its relevance to contemporary scientific research. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of science, as well as for students and researchers in physics and related fields.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Book Description

This 1922 book forms the follow up volume to The Principles of Natural Knowledge (1919) and The Concept of Nature (1920). Whitehead puts forward an alternative theory of relativity, which goes against the heterogeneity of Einstein's later theories in deducing that 'our experience requires and exhibits a basis in uniformity'.

About the Author

Alfred North Whitehead (1861 1947) was a prominent logician, mathematician and philosopher in the early twentieth century and helped pioneer the 'process philosophy' approach to metaphysics. He was Professor of Philosophy at Harvard University until his retirement in 1937.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1164166220
• ISBN 13: 9781164166221
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 204