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The second Law of Newton's dynamics could be regarded as a research program: by investigating momentum change, one is able to obtain simple formulae for expressing the physical force. However, such a program is unrealistic because of the problem with defining the concept of inertial system. Ein...

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Published inZagadnienia Filozoficzne w Nauce (Online) Vol. 37; no. 37; pp. 15 - 31
Main Author Janusz, Robert
Format Journal Article
LanguagePolish
German
Published Copernicus Center Press 01.12.2005
Subjects
Albert Einstein
geometry of the Universe
gravitational field
gravity
Philosophy of Science
physical force
theory of relativity
geometry of the Universe
gravitational field
gravity
Albert Einstein
physical force
theory of relativity
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Summary:The second Law of Newton's dynamics could be regarded as a research program: by investigating momentum change, one is able to obtain simple formulae for expressing the physical force. However, such a program is unrealistic because of the problem with defining the concept of inertial system. Einstein has solved this problem in his general theory of relativity. In this theory, Gravity is not a force but rather the geometry of the world. It does not act at a distance, but determines local motions of masses. Einstein's research program consisted in a bold hypothesis in the field of mathematical physics rather than in any mathematization of observational results.
ISSN:0867-8286
2451-0602