Overview
The Downfall of Classical Physics and Relativity is a book written by Arthur Stanley Eddington, a British astrophysicist and philosopher. The book explores the history of physics and the development of classical physics and relativity. Eddington argues that classical physics, which was based on Newton's laws of motion, was ultimately replaced by the theory of relativity, which revolutionized our understanding of space and time. He also discusses the limitations of relativity and the need for a new theory to explain the behavior of subatomic particles. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the evolution of physics over the centuries and the challenges faced by scientists in their quest to understand the universe. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of science.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Nature of the Physical World, by A. S. Eddington. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417907185.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: A. S. Eddington
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Dec 08, 2005
- | Number of Pages: 48 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1425476090
- | ISBN-13: 9781425476090
