Empiricism and Relationism Intertwined: Hume and Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity
2016 ◽
Vol 31
(2)
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pp. 247
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Einstein acknowledged that his reading of Hume influenced the development of his special theory of relativity. In this article, I juxtapose Hume’s philosophy with Einstein’s philosophical analysis related to his special relativity. I argue that there are two common points to be found in their writings, namely an empiricist theory of ideas and concepts, and a relationist ontology regarding space and time. The main thesis of this article is that these two points are intertwined in Hume and Einstein.
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Special Theory of Relativity Postulated on Homogeneity of Space and Time and on Relativity Principle
2013 ◽
Vol 2
(6)
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pp. 375
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2021 ◽