Substance and Function and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
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Substance and Function and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity is the English translation of Ernst Cassirer’s influential philosophical work that examines how modern physics, especially Einstein’s relativity, transforms traditional concepts of substance and function in scientific knowledge.
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Target entity: Substance and Function and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Context triple: [Substance and Function, hasEnglishTranslation, Substance and Function and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity]
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The Mathematical Theory of Relativity
The Mathematical Theory of Relativity is Arthur Stanley Eddington’s influential 1923 exposition that systematically presented and popularized Einstein’s general theory of relativity for the scientific community.
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Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?
"Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?" is Albert Einstein’s 1905 paper that first articulated the mass–energy equivalence principle, commonly expressed as E = mc².
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Relativity, Thermodynamics and Cosmology
Relativity, Thermodynamics and Cosmology is a classic 1934 physics monograph by Richard C. Tolman that systematically applies thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to relativistic and cosmological problems.
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Einstein’s 1907 equivalence principle paper
Einstein’s 1907 equivalence principle paper is the seminal work in which Albert Einstein first proposed the equivalence of gravitational and inertial mass, laying the conceptual foundation for the later development of general relativity.
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Das Relativitätsprinzip
"Das Relativitätsprinzip" is a foundational work on the theory of relativity that helped systematize and popularize Albert Einstein’s ideas in the early 20th century.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Target entity: Substance and Function and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity Target entity description: Substance and Function and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity is the English translation of Ernst Cassirer’s influential philosophical work that examines how modern physics, especially Einstein’s relativity, transforms traditional concepts of substance and function in scientific knowledge.
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A.
The Mathematical Theory of Relativity
The Mathematical Theory of Relativity is Arthur Stanley Eddington’s influential 1923 exposition that systematically presented and popularized Einstein’s general theory of relativity for the scientific community.
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B.
Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?
"Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon Its Energy Content?" is Albert Einstein’s 1905 paper that first articulated the mass–energy equivalence principle, commonly expressed as E = mc².
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C.
Relativity, Thermodynamics and Cosmology
Relativity, Thermodynamics and Cosmology is a classic 1934 physics monograph by Richard C. Tolman that systematically applies thermodynamics and statistical mechanics to relativistic and cosmological problems.
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D.
Einstein’s 1907 equivalence principle paper
Einstein’s 1907 equivalence principle paper is the seminal work in which Albert Einstein first proposed the equivalence of gravitational and inertial mass, laying the conceptual foundation for the later development of general relativity.
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E.
Das Relativitätsprinzip
"Das Relativitätsprinzip" is a foundational work on the theory of relativity that helped systematize and popularize Albert Einstein’s ideas in the early 20th century.
- F. None of above. chosen
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philosophical work
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work on philosophy of science ⓘ |
| addresses |
continuity between classical and modern physics
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relationship between empirical data and theoretical constructs ⓘ status of space and time as physical or conceptual entities ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify epistemological significance of relativity theory
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show how modern science replaces substance concepts with functional relations ⓘ |
| author | Ernst Cassirer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| context | early 20th-century debates on the foundations of physics ⓘ |
| discusses |
concept of objectivity in modern science
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mathematical representation of physical reality ⓘ role of invariants in physics ⓘ |
| examines |
impact of Einstein’s relativity on scientific concepts
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transformation of traditional concepts of function in science ⓘ transformation of traditional concepts of substance in science ⓘ |
| field |
history of science
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philosophy ⓘ philosophy of physics ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
conceptual foundations of modern physics
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relation between scientific theory and conceptual frameworks ⓘ |
| genre |
epistemology
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philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPart |
analysis of classical concept of substance
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analysis of functional concepts in mathematics and physics ⓘ critique of naive realism about physical objects ⓘ discussion of space and time in relativity theory ⓘ |
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Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity
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neo-Kantian philosophy ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Einstein’s theory of relativity
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concept of function ⓘ concept of substance ⓘ modern physics ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ theory of knowledge ⓘ |
| notableFor |
influencing later philosophy of science discussions of relativity
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linking neo-Kantian epistemology with relativity theory ⓘ |
| originalLanguage | German ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Substanzbegriff und Funktionsbegriff NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| philosophicalPosition | emphasis on functional relations over substantial things in science ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | Marburg neo-Kantianism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Einstein’s theory of general relativity
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Einstein’s theory of special relativity NERFINISHED ⓘ Substance and Function NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| title | Substance and Function and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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