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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 concernin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ryckman, Thomas
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005.
Series:Oxford studies in philosophy of science.
Subjects:
Relativity (Physics) > History.
Relativité (Physique) > Histoire.
History & Surveys.
PHILOSOPHY.
Modern.
Philosophy & Social Aspects.
SCIENCE.
Relativity (Physics)
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 317 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0195177177
9780195177176
9780199835324
0199835322