Time and SpaceThe first edition (2001) of this title quickly established itself on courses on the philosophy of time and space. This fully revised and expanded new edition sees the addition of chapters on Zeno's paradoxes, speculative contemporary developments in physics, and dynamic time, making the second edition, once again, unrivalled in its breadth of coverage. Surveying both historical debates and the ideas of modern physics, Barry Dainton evaluates the central arguments in a clear and unintimidating way and is careful to keep the conceptual issues throughout comprehensible to students with little scientific or mathematical training. The book makes the philosophy of space and time accessible for anyone trying to come to grips with the complexities of this challenging subject. With over 100 original line illustrations and a full glossary of terms, the book has the requirements of students firmly in sight and will continue to serve as an essential textbook for philosophy of time and space courses. |
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... continuum I 16.1 Motion and the continuum 16.2 Numbering the continuum 16.3 The “Dichotomy” 16.4 The paradox of plurality 16.5 Cantor's continuum 16.6 Plurality, measure and metric 16.7 The Dichotomy revisited 17 Zeno and the continuum ...
... continuum I 16.1 Motion and the continuum 16.2 Numbering the continuum 16.3 The “Dichotomy” 16.4 The paradox of plurality 16.5 Cantor's continuum 16.6 Plurality, measure and metric 16.7 The Dichotomy revisited 17 Zeno and the continuum ...
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... continuum ; these issues may pertain more to the nature of time and space than their very existence , but they are no less fascinating for that . I have taken advantage of the opportunities offered by a second edition to remedy this ...
... continuum ; these issues may pertain more to the nature of time and space than their very existence , but they are no less fascinating for that . I have taken advantage of the opportunities offered by a second edition to remedy this ...
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... continuum; the geometry of flat and curved spaces; relativity theory; and quantum mechanics. This range and diversity make the study of space and time uniquely rewarding. Few other subjects introduce as many unfamiliar and exotic ideas ...
... continuum; the geometry of flat and curved spaces; relativity theory; and quantum mechanics. This range and diversity make the study of space and time uniquely rewarding. Few other subjects introduce as many unfamiliar and exotic ideas ...
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... continuum, and spacetime returns again (albeit in neo-Newtonian guise) in Chapter 12. On reflection it seemed better to acknowledge the interrelated character of the issues by not imposing a formal division into parts. A problem facing ...
... continuum, and spacetime returns again (albeit in neo-Newtonian guise) in Chapter 12. On reflection it seemed better to acknowledge the interrelated character of the issues by not imposing a formal division into parts. A problem facing ...
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... continuum of points), this manifold is not a four-dimensional space, and the distinction between space and time is maintained (albeit in an altered form). 4 But this may change. Relativistic gravitational theory and quantum theory have ...
... continuum of points), this manifold is not a four-dimensional space, and the distinction between space and time is maintained (albeit in an altered form). 4 But this may change. Relativistic gravitational theory and quantum theory have ...
Contents
Tensed time | |
Dynamic time | |
Time and consciousness | |
Tangible space | |
Spatial antirealism | |
Zeno and the continuum I | |
Zeno and the continuum II | |
Special relativity | |
Relativity and reality | |
General relativity | |
Spacetime metaphysics | |
Time travel | |
Conceptions of void | |
the classical debate | |
Absolute motion | |
Motion in spacetime | |
Curved | |
Strings | |
Glossary | |
Web resources | |
Index | |
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absolute space argue argument asymmetry at-at atoms B-theorist B-theory big bang Block theorist causal claim conception contents continuum curvature curved dark matter Descartes dimension direction discrete space distance relations distinction doctrine dynamic earlier Einstein entities Euclidean Euclidean space exist experience explain fact Figure finite Flatland force four-dimensional future galaxies geodesies geometry gravity Growing Block hence hole hyperplanes inertial effects infinite number interval Leibniz light locations material objects mathematical matter McTaggart metaphysical metrical Minkowski spacetime motion moving neo-Newtonian Newton Newtonian nomologically observable occur Oxford paradox particles past paths Philosophy physical plane position possess present Presentist problem properties quantum theory question reason region relationist relative rotating sense simultaneity sort spacetime points spatial relations speed string string theory structure substantival space substantivalist suppose surface temporal tensed tenseless things three-dimensional three-dimensional space true truthmakers two-dimensional universe velocity worldlines Zeno Zeno's Zeno's paradoxes