>
> I suspect that a strong majority on this list is reasonably
> acquainted with relativistic 4-d. We are aware that the speed
> of light and light-cones, while obviously key to relativity in
> physics, are only a relatively small part of the mathematical
> view of relativity, with issues such points-of-view, reference
> frames, transformations and covariance predominating. On the
> other hand, surely many of us have seen a bill of materials with
> time dimensions offered as a prime example of where n-ary
> relationships are rather handy. So I suspect that I am also
> speaking for a number of others on this list... (01)
[MW] Unfortunately, this is not what ontological 4-dimensionalism
is about. Can I suggest you take a look at a presentation I made
at Leeds University "An introduction to 4-Dimensionalism in data
Models"
http://www.matthew-west.org.uk/Documents/AnIntroductionTo4DimensionalismInDa
taModels.pdf (02)
On my "Recommended Reading Page" you will find references to
books that give a more thorough coverage.
http://www.matthew-west.org.uk/ReadingAndReferences.html#anchor50462
In particular Hawley and Sider. (03)
Regards (04)
Matthew West
http://www.matthew-west.org.uk/ (05)
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