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This major work on the mathematical theory of relativity has been meticulously retyped, revised, and reformatted to ensure clarity and readability. By republishing it in a modern format, the aim is to preserve its significance for both current and future generations. The book is not derived from scanned copies, enhancing the overall quality of the text.

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.

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.

It is often said that there is no "philosophy of science", but only the philosophies of certain scientists. But in so far as we recognize an authoritative body of opinion which decides what is and what is not accepted as present-day physics, there is an ascertainable present-day philosophy of physical science. It is the philosophy to which those who follow the accepted practice of science stand committed by their practice. This book contains the substance of the course of lectures which the author Eddington delivered as Tarner Lecturer of Trinity College Cambridge in the Easter Term 1938. The lectures have afforded him an opportunity of developing more fully than in his earlier books the principles of philosophic thought associated with the modern advances of physical science.

Arthur Penrhyn Stanley was a canon of Canterbury when he published this work - four essays on the history of the cathedral - in 1855. Taking events associated with Canterbury, he puts them in a wider historical context, describing the locations in which they were enacted, and including fascinating details from literary sources.

The book delves into Arthur Eddington's exploration of the intersection between science and religion, particularly through his experiences testing Einstein's Theory of Relativity during the 1919 eclipse. As a lifelong Quaker, Eddington emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding in both realms. His 1929 Swarthmore Lecture argues that true comprehension of science and religion requires prioritizing the pursuit of truth, highlighting the shared quest for understanding that transcends disciplinary boundaries.

The book presents a compelling exploration of scientific theory and philosophy by Sir Arthur Eddington, featuring insightful lectures on diverse topics such as quantum theory, determinism, and the nature of the universe. Key chapters delve into themes like the relationship between science and experience, the structure of stars, and the mysteries of cosmic phenomena. This edition also includes a new biography of Eddington, enhancing the understanding of his contributions to modern science.