The Foundations of Spacetime Physics by Antonio Vassallo - 9781032107202

Taylor & Francis

The Foundations of Spacetime PhysicsPhilosophical Perspectives\nAuthor(s): Antonio Vassallo\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032107202, 978-1032107202\nSynopsis\nThis 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.\n\nThe 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 devel.