From Copernicus to Einstein

by Hans Reichenbach

Overview

Hans Reichenbach (1891-1953) was a leading philosopher of science, teacher and proponent of logical empiricism. Reichenbach is best known for founding the Berlin Circle, who were a group that maintained logical empiricist views about philosophy. From Copernicus to Einstein is one of the most highly regarded popular accounts of Einstein's theory of relativity. This book traces the consequences of Copernican astronomy and the advances in the study of light and electricity, then precisely describes the development of the Special and General Theories of Relativity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447487838
Publisher:	Read Books Ltd.
Publication date:	03/05/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	1 MB