On the Origins of the Special Theory of Relativity
作者:
Gerald Holton,
期刊:
American Journal of Physics
(AIP Available online 1960)
卷期:
Volume 28,
issue 7
页码: 627-636
ISSN:0002-9505
年代: 1960
DOI:10.1119/1.1935922
出版商: American Association of Physics Teachers
数据来源: AIP
摘要:
Einstein's early work on relativity theory is found to be related to his other work at that time (e.g., in subject matter and style). In addition to this element of internal continuity one finds also—as a key to a new evaluation of the significance of Einstein's contribution—an external continuity with the classic, Newtonian tradition governing restrictions on permissible hypotheses. On the other hand, Einstein's work is shown to have been, in important respects, more independent of other contemporary work in this field than has recently been proposed.These continuities and discontinuities are set forth to make the point that philosophical studies of scientific work should proceed on historically valid ground. Some guiding principles are indicated for dealing with conflicting source materials for such studies.
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