Dover Publications (1954)
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Newly updated study surveys concept of space from standpoint of historical development. Space in antiquity, Judeo-Christian ideas about space, Newton’s concept of absolute space, space from 18th century to present. Extensive new chapter (6) reviews changes in philosophy of space since publication of second edition (1969). Numerous original quotations and bibliographical references. "...admirably compact and swiftly paced style."—Philosophy of Science. Foreword by Albert Einstein. Bibliography.
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| Keywords | Space and time History Physics Philosophy Science Philosophy Metaphysics |
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| Reprint years | 1969, 1993 |
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| Call number | QC173.59.S65.J36 1993 |
| ISBN(s) | 0196266467 9780486271194 0486271196 0674157710 |
| DOI | 10.1086/287474 |
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