Concepts of Space: The History of Theories of Space in Physics

absolute motion absolute space according Archytas argument Aristotelian Aristotelian physics Aristotle assumption atomistic atoms cabalistic Campanella century circular motion conceived concept of absolute concept of space coördinate system cosmology Crescas curvature Damascius definition of place Descartes determined dimensionality dimensions distance doctrine earth Einstein elements empiristic empty space Euclidean geometry existence of absolute experience finite forces fundamental Gauss Huygens Ibid ideas immovable inertial system infinite influence Jewish Kalām Kant L. E. J. Brouwer Leibniz Leipzig logical London mathematical matter ment metaphysical metric modern motu moving natural places Neoplatonic Newton non-Euclidean non-Euclidean geometry object outermost sphere Patritius Philoponus philosophy physical space Poincaré postulate Principia principle purely quod Raumes reality reference relation relative motion Riemann Riemannian curvature rotation Scholium Sextus Empiricus Simplicius structure of space surface theory of relativity theory of space things thought three-dimensional space three-dimensionality tion universe void Witelo