The Fourth Dimension
Gelesen von Peter Yearsley
Charles Howard Hinton
(4,786 Sterne; 14 Bewertungen)
"Mr Hinton tries to explain the theory of the fourth dimension so that the ordinary reasoning mind can get a grasp of what metaphysical mathematicians mean by it. If he is not altogether successful, it is not from want of clearness on his part, but because the whole theory comes as such an absolute shock to all one's preconceived ideas" - The Bristol Times (quoted within the book).
This book was published in 1912. The author is attempting to communicate a very complex interweaving of philosophy and mathematics, and it is often difficult to follow his train of thought. However, it is hard to refute his idea of a four dimensional universe passing through and, in a way, creating our three dimensional one.
For sections 1-9, the reader attempted to describe the illustrations in the text, but as the pictures were getting more complex, a separate PDF file of illustrations was created, copied from the pages of the book. It can be downloaded from the catalog page on archive.org or via the link "Extracted illustrations of the book" on the left side below. (Summary by Peter Yeasley) (9 hr 5 min)
Chapters
Chapter 14, part 1 - A Recapitulation and Extension of the Physical Argument
27:15
Read by Peter Yearsley
Chapter 14, part 2 - A Recapitulation and Extension of the Physical Argument
30:45
Read by Peter Yearsley
Bewertungen
Another Yearsley Classic!
Yearsley Head!
(5 Sterne)
Only the master narrator, Peter the Great, can knock this one so far out of the park it smashes the Fourth Dimension!!
Thank-you to all persons involved in this production!
RofVT
(5 Sterne)
The pdf file of illustrations is a wonderful addition and is very much appreciated by myself, as I know it will be by other listeners. I've not yet listened to this as I've just downloaded it, so some may think my five-star rating premature or even unwarranted. However, knowing the quality of Peter Yearsley's narration and Ruth Golding's understanding of linguistics, I know with certainty this is a five-star production. As for the topic itself, it's one in which I find pleasure and is one which will hold my attention, no matter the author's methods of conveyance. - RepublicOfVermont
Incredible book
Karen Bromberg
(5 Sterne)
This book is amazing because it was written over 100 years ago. The reader did an outstanding job!
🍒
(5 Sterne)
very smooth with understanding and read with clarity
Very Good
Idris S
(4,5 Sterne)
Thank you, Mr. Yearsley