Contents

Acknowledgements

Chronology

Introduction

One
Life and works

Part I
Quantum theory

Two
On the road to Planck 1900

Three
Contributions to the old quantum theory

Four
Quantum mechanics

Part II
Relativity

Five
Special relativity

Six
General relativity

Part III
Geometry and philosophy

Seven
Geometry and experience

Eight
Philosophy of science – realism

Nine
Philosophy of science – constructivism

Ten
Philosophy of science – rationalism

Eleven
Influence and legacy

Glossary

Index