Abstract
We discuss a mass change that has its origin in the action of forces on an object. This phenomenon, well-known in the context of quantum field theory (mass renormalization), can be discussed systematically in both classical and quantum mechanics in a framework given by Stückelberg. We employ this framework to resolve an interesting conflict of opinions between Schopenhauer and Hegel in the mid-19th century. We show that Hegel, Kant, and Schopenhauer demonstrated remarkable prescience in their views as seen from a modern perspective.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 963-979 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Foundations of Physics |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2002 |
Keywords
- Hegel
- Mass
- Relativity
- Schopenhauer