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| Dimension: an entity, about which it can be stated, whether a change has taken place or could take place, for example, a displacement of an object along a single axis. In physics, e.g. degrees of freedom._____________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 Poincaré on Dimensions - Dictionary of Arguments
Pinker I 323 Dimensions/Poincaré: depends on the divisibility by an object - find an object with which you can break down the structure, count the dimensions of the divider and add 1. Example: A path can be partitioned by a point, so it has a dimension, the point cannot be partitioned, area divided through line, body divided through surface etc. >Geometry, >Topology._____________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. |
Pi I St. Pinker How the Mind Works, New York 1997 German Edition: Wie das Denken im Kopf entsteht München 1998 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-20