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Koncepcje przestrzeni w nauce i filozofii przyrody
The Concepts of Space in Science and in the Philosophy of Nature

Author(s): Zenon E. Roskal
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: space; philosophy of nature; natural sciences; humanities; przestrzeń; filozofia przyrody; nauki przyrodnicze; nauki humanistyczne

Summary/Abstract: The concepts of space are great inventions of the mind to help it comprehend the world. These notes provide an overview of this saga. The article covers the development of the current scientific and philosophical concepts of space through history, emphasizing the newest developments and ideas. The various concepts will be introduced in a historical order, this provides a measure of understanding as to how the ideas on which the modern theory of space is based were developed.

  • Issue Year: 56/2008
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 279-294
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish