Sir Arthur Stanley Eddington was a British astrophysicist renowned for his work on the Theory of Relativity. Following World War I, he played a pivotal role in introducing Einstein's theory of general relativity to the English-speaking world. His expedition to observe the solar eclipse of 1919 provided crucial early confirmation of the theory. Eddington became widely recognized for his accessible popular expositions and interpretations, making complex scientific ideas understandable to the public.
Exploring the implications of a positive cosmological constant, this book delves into the phenomenon of cosmic repulsion as presented in the equations of general relativity. Eddington examines how this concept influences our understanding of the universe, offering insights into its structure and behavior. Through a detailed analysis, the work presents a thought-provoking perspective on the nature of cosmology and the underlying principles governing the cosmos.
This is a new publication of Eddington's book The Philosophy of Physical Science. It contains the following chapters: Scientific Epistemology; Selective Subjectivism; Unobservables; The Scope of Epistemological Method; Epistemology and Relativity Theory; Epistemology and Quantum Theory; Discovery or Manufacture? The Concept of Analysis; The Concept of Structure; The Concept of Existence; The Physical Universe; The Beginnings of Knowledge; The Synthesis of Knowledge.
This reprint series features carefully chosen books that balance contemporary relevance with historical significance. Each volume has been reconstructed with minor enhancements for improved presentation while preserving the original content, ensuring that readers can appreciate both the intellectual value and the historical context of these works.
Dieser Buchtitel ist Teil des Digitalisierungsprojekts Springer Book Archives mit Publikationen, die seit den Anfängen des Verlags von 1842 erschienen sind. Der Verlag stellt mit diesem Archiv Quellen für die historische wie auch die disziplingeschichtliche Forschung zur Verfügung, die jeweils im historischen Kontext betrachtet werden müssen. Dieser Titel erschien in der Zeit vor 1945 und wird daher in seiner zeittypischen politisch-ideologischen Ausrichtung vom Verlag nicht beworben.
