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The Deep Metaphysics of Space, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016 An Alternative History and Ontology Beyond Substantivalism and Relationism European Studies in Philosophy of Science Series, Vol. 3
This volume explores the inadequacies of the two standard conceptions of space or spacetime, substantivalism and relationism, and in the process, proposes a new historical interpretation of these physical theories. This book also examines and develops alternative ontological conceptions of space, and explores additional historical elements of seventeenth century theories and other metaphysical themes.
The author first discusses the two main opposing theories of the ontology of space. One, known as substantivalism, proposes space to be an entity that can exist independently of material things. The other, relationism, contends that space is a relation among material things. Readers will learn about specific problems with this dichotomy. First, Newton and Leibniz are often upheld as the retrospective forerunners of substantivalism and relationism. But, their work often contradicts the central tenets of these views. Second, these theories have proven problematic when transferred to a modern setting, especially with regards to general relativity and the recent quantum gravity hypotheses.
The author details an alternative set of concepts that address these problems. The author also develops a new classificational system that provides a more accurate taxonomy for the elements of all spatial ontologies. This classification obtains successful analogies between Newton, Leibniz, and other natural philosophers with contemporary physical theories.
Presents a new approach to the ontology of space
Examines theories of space from the Early Modern period
Analyzes the relationship between seventeenth century theories of space and current investigations in quantum gravity
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Date de parution : 06-2018
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Ajouter au panierDate de parution : 10-2016
Ouvrage de 342 p.
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Philosophy Space; Substantivalism Relationism; Spacetime Ontology; Scientific Realism; structural realism; Newton; Leibniz; inadequacies spacetime; critique spacetime; history spacetime; ontology space; seventeenth century spacetime; critique substantivalism; critique relationism; quantum gravity; critique newton; critique leibniz