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The author explains the concept of a spatial fourth dimension through clear, nontechnical exposition, using analogies with a two-dimensional plane to show how higher-dimensional objects would appear and interact with ordinary space. He surveys mathematical and philosophical antecedents, examines empirical and conceptual arguments for higher-dimensionality, develops nomenclature and simple models (including the hypercube), and considers implications for perception, geometry, and experience. Chapters include practical instructions for constructing models and a proposed language of space, aiming to make abstract metageometry accessible to general readers.

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Title: The Fourth Dimension

Author: Charles Howard Hinton

Release date: January 13, 2022 [eBook #67153]
Most recently updated: December 23, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United Kingdom: Swan Sonnenschein & Co. Limited, 1906

Credits: Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

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Transcriber’s Notes

Obvious typographical errors have been silently corrected. All other spelling and punctuation remains unchanged.

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