{"product_id":"philosophy-of-physics-by-tim-maudlin-9780691165714","title":"Philosophy of Physics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis concise book introduces nonphysicists to the core philosophical issues surrounding the nature and structure of space and time and is also an ideal resource for physicists interested in the conceptual foundations of space-time theory. \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy of Physics\u003c\/em\u003e by Tim Maudlin presents a broad historical overview examining Aristotelian and Newtonian accounts of space and time and traces how Galileo's conceptions of relativity and space-time led to Einstein's special and general theories of relativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaudlin explains special relativity with enough detail to solve concrete physical problems while presenting general relativity in more qualitative terms. Additional topics include the Twins Paradox, the physical aspects of the Lorentz-FitzGerald contraction, the constancy of the speed of light, time travel, the direction of time, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhilosophy of Physics\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntroduces nonphysicists to the philosophical foundations of space-time theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvides a broad historical overview, from Aristotle to Einstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplains special relativity geometrically, emphasizing the intrinsic structure of space-time\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCovers the Twins Paradox, Galilean relativity, time travel, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRequires only basic algebra and no formal knowledge of physics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558982205676,"sku":"9780691165714","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780691165714-philosophy-of-physics.jpg?v=1776925224","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/philosophy-of-physics-by-tim-maudlin-9780691165714","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}