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Arthur Stanley Eddington

    December 28, 1882 – November 22, 1944

    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.

    The Philosophy of Physical Science
    Stellar Movements and the Structure of the Universe
    Space, Time and Gravitation
    New Pathways In Science
    The Expanding Universe
    Science and the Unseen World
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2022

      The Mathematical Theory of Relativity

      • 436 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      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.

      The Mathematical Theory of Relativity
    • 2022

      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.

      The Theory of Relativity and Its Influence on Scientific Thought
    • 2021

      The Philosophy of Physical Science

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      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.

      The Philosophy of Physical Science
    • 2019

      The Philosophy of Physical Science

      TARNER LECTURES 1938 - CAMBRIDGE

      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.

      The Philosophy of Physical Science
    • 2018

      Historical Memorials of Canterbury

      • 286 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      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.

      Historical Memorials of Canterbury
    • 2015

      Die Wissenschaft und das Unsichtbare

      Die Grundlagen eines Neuen Denkens

      Was Max Planck für die Naturwissenschaft in Deutschland bedeutete, leistete Arthur S. Eddington für die englischsprachige Welt. Er war einer der ersten Brückenbauer zwischen der Naturwissenschaft und den geistigen Einsichten der großen Weisen aller Zeiten und Überlieferungen. Seine Programmschrift über die Wissenschaft und die unsichtbaren Welten wirkte als wegweisende Inspiration und beeinflusst noch heute den Dialog zwischen den Natur- und den Geisteswissenschaften. Ein einzigartiges Dokument von weiser Voraussicht für den Ansatz einer GROSSEN SYNTHESE der Wissenschaften!

      Die Wissenschaft und das Unsichtbare
    • 2007

      Science and the Unseen World

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
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      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.

      Science and the Unseen World