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Einstein, Kant, and the relativized a priori
pp. 253-267
Abstract
I argue that Einstein's creation of both special and general relativity instantiates Reichenbach's conception of the relativized a priori. I do this by showing how the original Kantian conception actually contributes to the development of Einstein's theories through the intervening philosophical and scientific work of Helmholtz, Mach, and Poincaré.
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Bitbol Michel, Kerszberg Pierre, Petitot Jean (2009) Constituting objectivity: transcendental perspectives on modern physics. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 253-267
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-9510-8_15
Full citation:
Friedman Michael (2009) „Einstein, Kant, and the relativized a priori“, In: M. Bitbol, P. Kerszberg & J. Petitot (eds.), Constituting objectivity, Dordrecht, Springer, 253–267.