{"product_id":"the-nature-of-the-physical-world-9781107663855","title":"The Nature of the Physical World","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 1928, this book contains substance of the Gifford Lectures which were delivered by Sir Arthur Eddington at the University of Edinburgh in 1927. The text discusses the philosophical outcome of fundamental changes in scientific thought related to areas such as the theory of relativity, quantum theory and thermodynamics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface; Introduction; 1. The downfall of classical physics; 2. Relativity; 3. Time; 4. The running-down of the universe; 5. 'Becoming'; 6. Gravitation: the law; 7. Gravitation: the explanation; 8. Man's place in the universe; 9. The quantum theory; 10. The new quantum theory; 11. World buildings; 12. Pointer readings; 13. Reality; 14. Causation; 15. Science and mysticism; Conclusion; Index.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769020449111,"sku":"9781107663855","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781107663855.jpg?v=1758719367","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-nature-of-the-physical-world-9781107663855","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}