Ether and Reality

Ether and Reality is a book written by Sir Oliver Lodge, a renowned British physicist and philosopher. The book explores the concept of ether, which was once believed to be a substance that filled the space between celestial bodies and was thought to be the medium through which light waves traveled. Lodge examines the history of ether and its role in various scientific theories, including electromagnetic theory and the theory of relativity. In addition to discussing the scientific aspects of ether, Lodge also delves into its philosophical implications. He argues that the existence of ether supports the idea of a universal consciousness or spirit, which he believes is the foundation of all reality. Lodge's ideas on the nature of reality and consciousness have influenced many thinkers in the fields of physics, philosophy, and spirituality.Overall, Ether and Reality is a thought-provoking book that explores the intersection of science and philosophy. It offers insights into the history of scientific thought and provides a unique perspective on the nature of reality and consciousness.A series of discourses on the many functions of the ether of space. in this volume, Sir Oliver explains for the layman the functions of the ether of space and emphasizes its importance in the understanding of the physical universe. The author further hints that life and mind make use of the ether and that a knowledge of its properties must be essential to the philosopher. Contents: ether and its vibrations; fundamental notions about an ether; on waves; ether as transmitter of force; action at a distance; electricity and its action across space; magnetism; electromagnetism; matter as one of the forms of ether energy; life and mind and their use of the ether.#This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.