…relativity, all of which is available for free online. If you know of any online resources that are not on this list, suggest them in the comments and I will add them to the list! Contents Non-mathematical introductions to general relativity Mathematical introductions to general relativity Philosophy of general relativity Other general relativity references. Non-mathematical introductions to general relativity Einstein for Everyone, by John D. No…
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…uces passage to an artifact of our perception. The best explanation of the reliable succession of these three mental states is that they reflect an objective regularity in the world. Passage is real. It produces the serial delivery of moments to our minds. We become aware of it through the succession of these three identifiable mental states. 2. Physical Theories Describe Passage In a physical theory, passage appears as a relationship between matt…
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…m the description and explanation of empirical fact, as is the language of prescription and justification. Although Sellars was concerned with the philosophy of mind, there is something important here for philosophers of physics to learn as well. A major activity of physics is the collection of empirical facts. Another is the prediction and justification of these facts. But the activity of investigating meaning is a distinct activity altogether. T…
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