
By G. J. Whitrow. First Published In 1972 Under Title: What Is Time? An Expanded Version Of 4 Talks Given In The Third Programme Of The B. B.c. And Published In The Listener, Jan. 1970.
This work investigates the fundamental nature of time by examining its role in physical science, human perception, and cosmological theory. G. J. Whitrow, a noted mathematician and historian of science, synthesizes complex concepts from relativity, thermodynamics, and biology to address the question of whether time is an objective reality or a human construct. The text builds upon a series of lectures to provide a structured inquiry into the temporal dimensions of the universe.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts recognize this text as a clear, accessible introduction to the interdisciplinary study of time. Readers frequently note that while the prose is approachable for a general audience, it maintains a rigorous intellectual standard suitable for those interested in the intersection of physics and philosophy.
Page Count:
191
Publication Date:
1973-01-01
Publisher:
Holt, Rinehart and Winston
ISBN-10:
0030014417
ISBN-13:
9780030014413
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