The Nature of the Physical World - A S Eddington - Bog

The Nature of the Physical World is a book written by British physicist and astronomer Arthur Stanley Eddington, first published in 1928. The book is a philosophical exploration of the nature of reality and the relationship between the physical world and human consciousness.Eddington argues that the physical world is not just a collection of objects and events, but is also shaped by the observer's perception and understanding of it. He delves into the concepts of space, time, and causality, and explores how they are interconnected and affect our perception of reality.The book also discusses the fundamental principles of physics, including the nature of light, the structure of atoms, and the laws of thermodynamics. Eddington presents these concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making the book suitable for both scientists and non-scientists alike.Throughout the book, Eddington emphasizes the importance of scientific inquiry and the need for a scientific understanding of the world. He also touches on the role of intuition and imagination in scientific discovery, and the limitations of scientific knowledge.Overall, The Nature of the Physical World is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of reality and the relationship between science and philosophy.This is a new release of the original 1929 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.