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Discussion on the Nature of Space and Time

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The Concepts of Space and Time

Part of the book series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science ((BSPS,volume 22))

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According to the usual way of speaking, mathematical principles concern only mere mathematics, viz. numbers, figures, arithmetic, geometry. But metaphysical principles concern more general notions, such as are cause and effect.

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Milič Čapek

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Leibniz, G.W., Clarke, S. (1976). Discussion on the Nature of Space and Time. In: Čapek, M. (eds) The Concepts of Space and Time. Boston Studies in the Philosophy of Science, vol 22. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-1727-5_47

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