The reign of relativity [electronic resource] : philosophy in physics, 1915-1925 / Thomas Ryckman.
Series: Oxford studies in philosophy of sciencePublication details: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005.Description: 1 online resource (ix, 317 p.)ISBN:- 0195177177
- 530.1109 22
- QC173.52

Einstein's theory of 'general relativity' (1915) was a defining event for 20th century philosophy of science. During the decisive first ten years of the theory's existence, two main ideas dominated its philosophical reception. Ryckman's book is an extended argument concerning these ideas.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.