The Fourth Dimension - Paperback

by Charles Howard Hinton (Author)

The Fourth Dimension is a book written by C. Howard Hinton that explores the concept of the fourth dimension in mathematics and geometry. Hinton was a British mathematician and philosopher who was fascinated by the idea of higher dimensions beyond the three dimensions of space that we experience in everyday life. In the book, Hinton explains the concept of the fourth dimension and how it can be visualized using mathematical models and geometric shapes. He discusses the history of the concept, from its origins in ancient philosophy to its development in modern mathematics. Hinton also explores the implications of the fourth dimension for our understanding of the universe and our place within it. He suggests that the fourth dimension may hold the key to understanding phenomena such as time, consciousness, and the nature of reality itself. Overall, The Fourth Dimension is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of a fascinating concept that continues to captivate mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers to this day.1904. Contents: A Language of Space; Four dimensional space; Analogy of a plane world; Significance of a four-dimensional existence; First chapter in the history of four space; The higher world; Evidences for a fourth dimension; Use of four dimensions in thought; Application to Kant's theory of experience; A four-dimensional figure; Nomenclature and analogies; Simplest four-dimensional solid; Remarks on the figures; A recapitulation and extension of the physical argument.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.