THE new theory of Einstein which is known as the general principle of relativity is perfectly simple when once it is understood and peculiarly difficult to understand. This arises from the fact that the human mind, in its ordinary attitude of reflection, and particularly in its well-balanced moods, subject to reason and superior to emotion, is always ready to revise its conclusions. When, however, it is required not merely to revise its conclusions but actually to amend its premises, a kind of mental giddiness is experienced, a feeling of insecurity as though the firm ground on which its conclusions are based and from which they derive their whole strength had begun to shake and prove unstable.
- ISBN10 1458357066
- ISBN13 9781458357069
- Publish Date 11 January 2011
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 April 2014
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook (OEB)
- Language English