Sidelights on Relativity - Hardcover

by Albert Einstein (Author)

Sidelights on Relativity is a book written by the famous physicist Albert Einstein. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory of relativity and offers insights into the scientific and philosophical implications of this groundbreaking theory. Einstein presents the theory of relativity in a clear and accessible way, making it easy for readers to understand the key concepts and ideas behind this revolutionary theory. The book covers a range of topics, including the nature of space and time, the behavior of light, and the relationship between energy and mass. Einstein also discusses the philosophical implications of the theory of relativity, exploring the nature of reality and the limits of human knowledge. Sidelights on Relativity is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science, physics, and philosophy.One reason why mathematics enjoys special esteem, above all other sciences, is that its laws are absolutely certain and indisputable, while those of all other sciences are to some extent debatable and in constant danger of being overthrown by newly discovered facts. In spite of this, the investigator in another department of science would not need to envy the mathematician if the laws of mathematics referred to objects of our mere imagination, and not to objects of reality. For it cannot occasion surprise that different persons should arrive at the same logical conclusions when they have already agreed upon the fundamental laws (axioms), as well as the methods by which other laws are to be deduced therefrom.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.