{"product_id":"the-nature-of-the-physical-world-gifford-lectures-1927-paperback-9781107663855","title":"The Nature of the Physical World; Gifford Lectures (1927) (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107663855","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Nature of the Physical World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eGifford Lectures (1927)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book contains lectures given by Sir Arthur Eddington in 1927 on such subjects as the theory of relativity, quantum theory and thermodynamics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArthur Eddington (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107663855, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 October 2012\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e382 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.2 cm, 0.49 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSir Arthur Eddington (1882–1944) was both a key figure in the development of astrophysics during the early part of the twentieth century and a notable philosopher of science. Originally published in 1928, this book contains the substance of the Gifford Lectures which were delivered by Eddington at the University of Edinburgh in January to March 1927. The text discusses the philosophical outcome of fundamental changes in scientific thought related to areas such as the theory of relativity, quantum theory and thermodynamics. This is a highly insightful title that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Eddington, the development of physics and the philosophy of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. The downfall of classical physics\u003cbr\u003e 2. Relativity\u003cbr\u003e 3. Time\u003cbr\u003e 4. The running-down of the universe\u003cbr\u003e 5. 'Becoming'\u003cbr\u003e 6. Gravitation: the law\u003cbr\u003e 7. Gravitation: the explanation\u003cbr\u003e 8. Man's place in the universe\u003cbr\u003e 9. The quantum theory\u003cbr\u003e 10. The new quantum theory\u003cbr\u003e 11. World buildings\u003cbr\u003e 12. Pointer readings\u003cbr\u003e 13. Reality\u003cbr\u003e 14. Causation\u003cbr\u003e 15. Science and mysticism\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46003112608024,"sku":"9781107663855","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107663855i_df0d8bb1-8354-482d-b449-be9ee4e064d2.jpg?v=1694507277","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-nature-of-the-physical-world-gifford-lectures-1927-paperback-9781107663855","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}