The Fourth Dimension by Charles Howard Hinton

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Author Hinton, Charles Howard, 1853-1907
Title The Fourth Dimension
Alternate Title The 4th Dimension
Original Publication United Kingdom: Swan Sonnenschein & Co. Limited,1906.
Note Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Fourth Dimension" by Charles Howard Hinton is a scientific treatise written in the late 19th century. The work explores the concept of higher dimensional space, specifically the fourth dimension, aiming to present the idea in a way that is accessible to readers without a strong mathematical background. The text delves into the implications and significance of a four-dimensional existence and its relationship with our three-dimensional perceptions. The opening of "The Fourth Dimension" introduces the central themes of the book by discussing the limitations of human perception and understanding in the context of higher dimensions. Hinton draws an analogy between our world and a hypothetical plane world to illustrate how beings in a two-dimensional existence might perceive their reality, unaware of the third dimension. He suggests that just as a being in a plane cannot fully comprehend the existence of height, we too might struggle to grasp the fourth spatial dimension. This sets the stage for exploring the properties, applications, and philosophical implications of four-dimensional space as Hinton aims to unravel the complexities surrounding this abstract concept. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QA: Science: Mathematics
Subject Fourth dimension
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EBook-No. 67153
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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