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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Most Important—What An Event Means
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 “I read somewhere,” said Noel, “that in the world of space-time nothing changes; that all that has been and all that will be just ‘is.’ Like in a crystal ball, everything in space-time … Continue reading
Einstein’s Universe Attacks Your Sense Of Freedom And Dignity
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 “Okay, Tony, if you want to jump into the thick of it, than lets do it,” replied Noel. “The space-time interval, what’s it based on?” “The speed of light, or rather the constancy … Continue reading
In Science The Stabilizing Objective Tendency Predominates
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 “You see, it’s all about time and place,” the Philosophy Professor said, “a time to move forward and a place to rebel, a time to attack and place to settle down. Einstein had … Continue reading
Ernst Cassirer—The Functioning Of Symbolic Forms
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 “Yeah, I think some of this stuff is coming back to me now,” I said. “I’m beginning to remember why I liked Cassirer.” “In the early history of myth and magic,” said Noel, … Continue reading
The Ordering And Differentiating Of Particulars
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 “And, what principles did Cassirer take to be a priori anyway,” I said. “Obviously Kant’s space and time had to go, but causality and relation, I suppose, they could stay. Right?” Woe, too … Continue reading
Ernst Cassirer— Philosopher
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ‘80 “So Noel,” I again interrupted, “what’s with Cassirer’s take on Einstein’s theory?” “Well, before that question can be answered, you’ve got to know something about Cassirer’s philosophy,” Noel replied. “But I do know … Continue reading
Cassirer And Einstein
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 “Cassirer, I know that guy,” I said. “He was one of my philosophy teacher’s favorite people. I had to read his books on symbolic form. But what’s he got to do with Einstein?” … Continue reading
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Tagged Cassirer’s epistemology, Einstein’s obsession, postaday2011, strict causality
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Gravitation, Virgo, — And The Philosopher
Discussion In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 “What about Einstein?” I said. “What’s his perspective? What’s he got to say about Virgo? I’m sure Peter would like to know?” “Yeah, what’s the haps there, anyway;” responded Peter, “where does Virgo … Continue reading
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Tagged Einstein, Ernst Cassirer, postaday2011, space-time continuum
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Does The Universe Really Come Down To A Dice Throw
Discussion In Thin Air Continues July, ‘80 Peter, what you’re saying is interesting,” the Physic’s Professor (Tony) responded, “but we really don’t want to go there?” “Careful Tony,” Noel interrupted, “You’re patronizing. Don’t you think the boy has a point? … Continue reading
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Tagged Einstein’s equivalence equation, postaday2011, Quantum physics, truth
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Zodiac People And Personality
Conversation In Thin Air Continues July, ’80 After finding a good place to make camp, the two of us, along with Tony, the Physics Professor, took off to climb one of the surrounding peaks. We were looking for a good … Continue reading
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Tagged blazing campfire, Draco, first law of physics, postaday2011, solar system movement, Zodiac signs
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