Space, Time and motion were three interrelated concepts which have been very difficult by the philosophers to arrive at a proper understanding since the ancient times. By there has been consensus that a proper understanding of motion would lend a hand in addressing the questions on the nature of the other two concepts namely space and time. Depending on the nature of approach to the problem of space and time, the philosophers mainly addressed three key concerns. They are as follows:
• The Metaphysical Concern: This concern on the whole tries to resolve question, ‘What are space and time?’ For instance, the works of Leibniz and Clarke attempt to respond to this question.
• The Physical Concern: This concern basically focuses on the Concepts of space and time which are employed in physics. For instance, the works of Newton throws light on the physical state of space and time.
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Relative spaces are measures of absolute space defined with reference to some system of bodies or another, and thus a relative space may, and likely will, be in motion.
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The debates between Leibniz and Clarke were seen by many as a final confrontation of “the mathematical philosophy” represented by Newton and his disciple Clarke and the metaphysical philosophy. Many also consider this as final stages in the emancipation of the natural sciences from philosophy and theology, which lead to the progress of science in the succeeding centuries.
Later in the 18th century, Leibniz and Newton were followed by Immanuel Kant who dealt with the question of Empiricism and Realism. Successively, he was followed by Martin Heidegger who tried to answer the subject Vs object dichotomy. And finally they were followed by Henri Lefebvre and then David Harvey who gave their interpretations of