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The theory of relativity describes the relationship between space and time. It was developed by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century. A. The special theory of relativity (1905) The laws of physics are the same in all uniformly moving reference systems. This means that the laws of physics are equally valid whether you are at rest or in uniform motion. The speed of light in a vacuum is the same for all observers, regardless of the movement of the light source or the observer. - B. General theory of relativity (1915) This takes into account the distribution of masses and describes gravity as the curvature of space-time. See also space, time, spacetime, curved space. _____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Henri Bergson on Theory of Relativity - Dictionary of Arguments
Sokal I 218 Theory of Relativity/Bergson/Bricmont/Sokal: (H. Bergson 1922(1968)(1): BergsonVsEinstein: Bergson simply rejects the prediction of the twin paradox. SokalVsBergson: Bergson complicates matters by making a distinction between biological "clocks", especially those with a conscious mind(such as humans) and non-biological clocks. Sokal I 220 SokalVsBergson: Bergson falsely claims that the two observers are interchangeable. The traveller has to endure three acceleration (and deceleration) manoeuvres, while his twin is spared. >Theory of Relativity/Feynman. Another mistake is to assume that the twin paradox can be derived from the general theory of relativity. This error can even be found in some physics literature. Sokal I 221 SokalVsBergson: his mistake is a twofold one: a) he is too "relativistic" because he wrongly assumes that the two observers are interchangeable b) he is not "relativistic" enough because he refuses to grant the same objectivity to the times measured by each observer. For the correct use of the concepts of physics see >Sokal. and >Feynman. 1. H. Bergson, Durée et simultanéité. Propos de la théorie d'Einstein, Paris, 1922/1968._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Bergs I Henri Bergson Durée et Simultanéité. À propos de la théorie d’Einstein, Paris 1922 German Edition: Dauer und Gleichzeitigkeit: Über Einsteins Relativitätstheorie Hamburg 2014 Sokal I Alan Sokal Jean Bricmont Fashionabel Nonsense. Postmodern Intellectuals Abuse of Science, New York 1998 German Edition: Eleganter Unsinn. Wie die Denker der Postmoderne die Wissenschaften missbrauchen München 1999 Sokal II Alan Sokal Fashionable Nonsense: Postmodern Intellectuals’ Abuse of Science New York 1999 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-28