The Downfall Of Classical Physics And Relativity

The Downfall of Classical Physics and Relativity is a book written by renowned British astrophysicist and philosopher, Arthur Stanley Eddington. Originally published in 1927, the book presents Eddington's critique of classical physics and the theory of relativity. In the book, Eddington argues that classical physics, which had dominated scientific thought for centuries, had reached its limits and was unable to explain certain phenomena. He then goes on to criticize the theory of relativity, which had gained widespread acceptance after its publication by Albert Einstein in 1915. Eddington contends that while relativity had made important contributions to physics, it too had limitations and was incomplete.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the limitations of classical physics, while the second part focuses on the shortcomings of relativity. Eddington uses clear and concise language to explain complex scientific concepts, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers.The Downfall of Classical Physics and Relativity is an important work in the history of science, as it contributed to the ongoing debate about the nature of reality and the limits of scientific knowledge. It remains a classic text in the field of physics and philosophy, and is still widely read and studied today.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Nature of the Physical World, by A. S. Eddington. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417907185.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.