Ether and Reality
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ISBN10: 1258858592
ISBN13: 9781258858599
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781258858599
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.54
Height: 0.44 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Ether and Reality is a book written by Sir Oliver Lodge, a British physicist and philosopher. The book explores the concept of the ether, a hypothetical substance believed to fill all space and serve as a medium for the propagation of electromagnetic waves. Lodge argues that the ether is a real and necessary component of the universe, and that its existence is supported by scientific evidence.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the concept of the ether, tracing its development from ancient Greek philosophy to modern physics. Lodge discusses the work of scientists such as Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell, and Albert Einstein, and shows how their theories have shaped our understanding of the ether.The second part of the book delves deeper into the nature of the ether, exploring its properties and how it interacts with matter. Lodge argues that the ether is not simply an empty space, but a dynamic substance that can be affected by physical forces. He also discusses the role of the ether in phenomena such as light, electricity, and magnetism, and shows how it provides a framework for understanding these phenomena.Overall, Ether and Reality is a thought-provoking exploration of a concept that has fascinated scientists and philosophers for centuries. Lodge's clear and concise writing style makes the book accessible to both lay readers and experts in the field, and his insights into the nature of the universe are sure to inspire further research and discussion.This is a new release of the original 1925 edition.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.
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