Conceptual Features of Einstein's Theory of General Relativity Based on the Philosophy of Science

This book demonstrates how extradition and rendition have evolved as various courts have spoken on and interpreted these issues. It shows how these issues are of both theoretical and practical importance. While careful steps have been taken to discuss important and relevant cases, it must be acknowledged that recent political events and cases warrant further discussion and will continue to develop. Nevertheless, it remains clear that as the world becomes more connected economically and politically, the issue of extradition and rendition will continue to be important in the United States and around the world. Contents Foreward A Foreward B Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Background of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity: Newton’s Metaphysical Mechanistic Worldview and Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Characteristics of Newtonian Mechanics 3. Problems with the Worldview Based on Newtonian Mechanics 4. Einstein’s Theories of Special Relativity and General Relativity Conclusion Chapter 2 What Are Some Important Heuristic Principles in the Process of Formulation of the Theory of General Relativity? Abstract 1. Introduction 2. What Led to the Principle of Equivalence, Where Inertia and Gravity Are the Same? Also, What Principles Have Been Derived from This Equivalence Principle? 3. Typical Analogy: The Principle of Scientific Discovery Conclusion Chapter 3 Is It Possible to Generalize the Theory of Relativity? Abstract 1. Introduction 2. The Theory of General Relativity Encompasses Newtonian Mechanics as Well as Continuity 3. How did Einstein Solve Newton’s Problem of Gravity? 4. The Theory of Evolution of the Entire Universe Based on the Absoluteness of the Survival of the Whole Organism 5. Limitation Revealed by the Relationship between Quantum Mechanics and the Theory of General Relativity Conclusion and Suggestions Chapter 4 The Beauty of Scientific Theories (The Theory of General Relativity) Based on Aesthetic Values Abstract 1. Introduction 2. What Is a Good Scientific Theory? 2.1. Aesthetic Induction 3. Epistemic Value and Non-Epistemic Value 4. Values Judged to Be Good Scientific Theories 4.1 External Accuracy, Responsiveness, Scope, Fruitfulness of Scientific Theories as the External Properties of Theories That Expand Knowledge 4.2. The Internal Rigidity of Scientific Theories and Theoretical Beauty Demonstrated in Internal Properties: Values That Add to Aesthetic Significance, as Delivered from the Understanding of Knowledge 4.2.1. The Simplicity of Scientific Theories 4.2.2. The Abstractness of Scientific Theories 5. The Process in Which Scientific Theories Develop Aesthetic Values 5.1 Aesthetic Change through the Requirements of a Good Theory by Stephen Hawking, the Most Famous Scientist in Recent Times (Hawking & Mlodinow, 2008, pp. 13–18) Conclusion and Suggestions Chapter 5 The Expanding Universe Abstract 1. Introduction 2. From the Static Universe to the Expanding Universe: Initial Conditions of Field Equations 3. The Theory of Cosmic Expansion Based on Dark Matter and Dark Energy: Invisible Force of the Universe 4. Cosmological Time Affected by Expansion of the Universe 5. Problems Related to Stabilization of the Universe Conclusion Chapter 6 Philosophical Status on the Theory of Relativity Based on Various Scientific Theories Abstract 1. Introduction 2. A Scientific Worldview in a Metaphysical Belief System 2.1. Determinism: A Metaphysical Belief System 2.2. Propositional Knowledge, Scientific Theories: Realism with the Strict Determinism of the Necessity of Scientific Theory, and the Anti-Realism of Probabilistic Weak Determinism 3. Epistemological Justification Process 4. Realism and Anti-Realism 5. The Worldview the Theory of General Relativity from the Metaphysical Perspective 5.1. Justification of a New Theory and the Consistency of Unifying Theories 5.2. Justification of a New Theory and the Consistency of Unifying Theories Conclusion Chapter 7 The Philosophical Understanding of Time-Space, and Matter: Based on Newtonian Mechanics and the Theory of Relativity Abstract 1. Introduction 2. Newton’s Absolute Time and Absolute Space 3. Einstein’s Space-Time Based on the Theory of Relativity 3.1. Space-Time in the Special Theory of Relativity 3.2. Space-Time in the General Theory of Relativity 3.3. Relationship between Space-Time and the Theory of Relativity in Quantum Mechanics Conclusion and Discussions Summary and Conclusion References About the Author Index Blank Page