Absolute versus relational space-time: An outmoded debate?

Argues that the substantivalist-relational controversy concerning the metaphysics of space and time is no longer meaningful when considered in the light of physics. Distinction between space and matter; Hidden mechanisms responsible for observable phenomena; Roger Cotes division of natural philosop...

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Publicado en:Journal of Philosophy Vol. 93; no. 6; pp. 279 - 307
Autor principal: Rynasiewicz, Robert
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Journal of Philosophy Inc. Jun1996
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