The foundations of spacetime physics philosophical perspectives / edited by Antonio Vassallo.
| Other author | Vassallo, Antonio. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Routledge, 2023. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Shifts and reference / Bryan Cheng and James Read -- Plugging holes in sophisticated substantivalism / Tomasz Bigaj -- What represents space-time? And what follows for substantivalism vs. relationalism and gravitational energy? / J. Brian Pitts -- The physics and metaphysics of pure shape dynamics / Antonio Vassallo, Pedro Naranjo, and Tim Koslowski -- Rotating black holes as time machines : an interim report / Juliusz Doboszewski -- Spacetime quietism in quantum gravity / Sam Baron and Baptiste Le Bihan -- Space the many substances / Vera Matarese -- Quantum metaphysics and the foundations of spacetime / Vincent Lam, Laurie Letertre, and Cristian Mariani -- Four attitudes towards singularities in the search for a theory of quantum gravity / Karen Crowther and Sebastian De Haro -- TGFT condensate cosmology as an example of spacetime emergence in quantum gravity / Daniele Oriti. |
| Abstract | "This book provides an up-to-date overview of the foundations of spacetime physics. It features original essays written by world-class experts in the physics and philosophy of spacetime. The foundational questions regarding the origin and nature of spacetime are branching into new and exciting directions. These questions are not restricted to the quantum gravity program but also arise in the context of a well-established theory like general relativity. Against the background of these quick and diverse developments, this volume features a broad range of perspectives on spacetime. Part I focuses on the nature of spacetime in non-quantum theories, such as Newtonian mechanics and relativity. Part II explores some intriguing conceptual implications of developing a quantum theory of spacetime. The Foundations of Spacetime Physics is an essential resource for scholars and advanced students working in philosophy of physics, philosophy of science, and scientific metaphysics"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022015689 |
| ISBN | 9781032107202 (hardback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |