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Coordinates, observables and symmetry in relativity
Spacetime events general covariance observables
2008/4/22
We investigate the interplay and connections between symmetry properties of equations, the interpretation of coordinates, the construction of observables, and the existence of physical relativity prin...
First-Order Logic Foundation of Relativity Theories
general relativity gravitational time dilation
2008/4/22
Motivation and perspective for an exciting new research direction interconnecting logic, spacetime theory, relativity--including such revolutionary areas as black hole physics, relativistic computers,...
On the Physical Consistency of the Special Theory of Relativity (STR)
Special Theory of Relativity Lorentz Transformations
2008/4/22
There are well-established facts whose validity is beyond any doubt, such as the fact that 2 + 2 = 4 or the fact that, say, a lamp that can only flash once in its entire lifetime can only flash at a g...
On Relative Orbital Rotation in Relativity Theory
relative rotation relative motion relativity
2008/4/22
We consider the following question within both Newtonian physics and relativity theory. "Given two point particles X and Y, if Y is rotating relative to X, does it follow that X is rotating relative t...
In this critical notice we argue against William Craig's recent attempt to reconcile presentism (roughly, the view that only the present is real) with relativity theory. Craig’s defense of his positio...
The line of argument pursued in this paper is to proceed from Einstein’s fundamental problem situation to a consideration of scientific representation with respect to the Special theory of relativity ...
Relativity of Simultaneity and Eternalism: In Defense of Blockworld
Blockworld special relativity presentism
2008/4/22
Ever since the now infamous comments made by Hermann Minkowski in 1908 concerning the proper way to view space-time, the debate has raged as to whether or not the universe should be viewed as a four-d...
Relativity theory between structural and dynamical explanations
relativity spacetime explanation kinematics dynamics inertia
2008/4/22
In this review article I discuss Harvey Brown’s recent book Physical Relativity (OUP, 2005) by presenting and criticizing some of his main arguments in favour of a dynamical underpinning of rods contr...
A brief review (~8K words) of the history and philosophy of special and general relativity for a Dictionary of the History of Ideas
In a companion paper (Pooley & Brown 2001) it is argued that Julian Barbour's Machian approach to dynamics provides a genuinely relational interpretation of Newtonian dynamics and that it is more ...
The main purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that the analysis of the kinematical effects of special
relativity holds the key to answering the question of the dimensionality of the world. It is s...
Review of Time and the Metaphysics of Relativity
the Metaphysics of Relativity Review of Time
2008/4/22
In his recent book Time and the Metaphysics of Relativity, William Lane Craig uses the concept of time to try to reconstruct strong conceptual links between theology, metaphysics and physics, three ve...
Some Thoughts on Relativity and the Flow of Time: Einstein's Equations given Absolute Simultaneity
Einstein Relativity
2008/4/21
The A-theory of time has intuitive and metaphysical appeal, but suffers from tension, if not inconsistency, with the special and general theories of relativity (STR and GTR). The A-theory requires a n...
Special Relativity and the Future: A Defense of the Point Present
time temporality indeterminacy tense special relativity
2008/4/21
In this paper, I defend a theory of local temporality, sometimes referred to as a point-present theory. This theory has the great advantage that it allows for the possibility of an open future without...
Special Relativity, Coexistence and Temporal Parts: A Reply to Gilmore
special relativity coexistence temporal parts
2008/4/21
In two earlier works (Balashov, 2000a and 2000b), I have argued that considerations based on special relativity and the notion of coexistence favor the perdurance view of persistence over its enduranc...