Thomas Ryckman

Einstein (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Albert Einstein was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. In this much-needed book, Tom Ryckman demystifies Einstein's revolutionary theories of time and space and provides a brilliant philosophical introduction to his work and legacy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 428
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781351707893
• Artikelnr.: 48417784

Autorenporträt

Thomas Ryckman is Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University, USA. He is author of The Reign of Relativity: Philosophy in Physics 1915-1925 (2005).

Inhaltsangabe

Chronology
Introduction
1. Life and Works
Part 1: Quantum theory
2. On the road to Planck 1900
3. Contributions to the old quantum theory
4. Quantum mechanics
Part 2: Relativity
5. Special relativity
6. General relativity
Part 3: Geometry and philosophy
7. Geometry and experience
8. Philosophy of science - realism
9. Philosophy of science - constructivism
10. Philosophy of science - rationalism
11. Influence and Legacy
Glossary
Index.