Space and Time in Contemporary Physics: An Introduction to the Theory of Relativity and Gravitation (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Space and Time, in Contemporary Physics, an Introduction to the Theory of Gravitation

Probably no physical theory in recent times has given rise to more discussion amongst philosophers than the principle of relativity. One school of thought agrees that physicists may well be led to recast their notions of space and time in the light of experimental results. Another school, however, is of opinion that these questions are no concern of the physicists, who should make their theories fit the philosophers' conceptions of these fundamental units.

The theory of relativity consists of two parts, the old special theory, and the more recent general theory.

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