The Nature of the Physical World - Gifford Lectures (1927)

Klappentext This book contains lectures given by Sir Arthur Eddington in 1927 on such subjects as the theory of relativity, quantum theory and thermodynamics. Zusammenfassung Originally published in 1928! this book contains substance of the Gifford Lectures which were delivered by Sir Arthur Eddington at the University of Edinburgh in 1927. The text discusses the philosophical outcome of fundamental changes in scientific thought related to areas such as the theory of relativity! quantum theory and thermodynamics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introduction; 1. The downfall of classical physics; 2. Relativity; 3. Time; 4. The running-down of the universe; 5. 'Becoming'; 6. Gravitation: the law; 7. Gravitation: the explanation; 8. Man's place in the universe; 9. The quantum theory; 10. The new quantum theory; 11. World buildings; 12. Pointer readings; 13. Reality; 14. Causation; 15. Science and mysticism; Conclusion; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur Eddington, Sir Arthur Eddington
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.10.2012
• EAN: 9781107663855
• ISBN: 978-1-107-66385-5
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 217 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology; Astrophysics, SCIENCE / Physics / Astrophysics