The continuous and the discrete ancient physical theories from a contemporary perspective
An analysis of three ancient models of spatial magnitude, time and local motion. The Aristotelian model is presented as an application of the ancient conception of extension to the physical world. The other two models are a 'quantum' model of spatial magnitude and a Stoic model
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Clarendon
1992, 1992
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | An analysis of three ancient models of spatial magnitude, time and local motion. The Aristotelian model is presented as an application of the ancient conception of extension to the physical world. The other two models are a 'quantum' model of spatial magnitude and a Stoic model |
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| Physical Description: | xiv, 345 p. |
| ISBN: | 9780191679940 0191679941 |