Concepts of Simultaneity: From Antiquity to Einstein and Beyond

Max Jammer's Concepts of Simultaneity: From Antiquity to Einstein and Beyond comprehensively examines the evolution of the concept of simultaneity. The book traces its understanding from ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and Greek philosophy through the development of classical physics and culminating in Einstein's theory of relativity. Jammer analyzes how different conceptions of simultaneity impacted the development of physics and philosophy of time. He explores the debate surrounding the conventionality of simultaneity, particularly within the context of Einstein's work. The text incorporates historical accounts, philosophical arguments, and scientific discussions to explain this complex concept's development. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Concepts-Simultaneity-Antiquity-Einstein-Beyond/dp/0801884225?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=ca9f5a93ea78e64ececa360527234911&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/