Mach's mechanics and absolute space and time.
Discusses the relation between Ernst Mach's mechanics and absolute space and time. Misinterpretation of the criticisms Mach made of Isaac Newton in `The Science of Mechanics'; Misunderstanding of Mach's objections to Newtonian mechanics; Derivative ontological status of the theory of space and time...
| Published in: | Studies in History & Philosophy of Science Part A Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 565 - 584 |
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Elsevier B.V.
Oct93
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