and Life dialogues, Finkelstein developed a philosophical theory of "universal relativity" which he thought might help advance physics. According to Finkelstein: The Buddhist principle that all is empty is understood by some as the principle that all is relative (Thurman 1993). This universal relativity principle is more embracing though less structured than Einstein’s general relativity principle, which still admits many absolutes. The major changes in physics in this century have been extensions of relativity at one level or another, and I think a further extension is due, at an even deeper level of physics than the previous. Philosophical inquiry has aided such extensions before, and it could do so again. A philosophical argument for a universal relativity could be a useful guide for future physics. Books David Ritz Finkelstein: Quantum relativity: a synthesis of the ideas of Einstein and Heisenberg, Springer, 1996; 2012 pbk reprint of 1996 1st edition David Ritz Finkelstein, J. M. Jauch: Notes on quaternion quantum mechanics, CERN, 1959 Charles Maisonnier, David Ritz Finkelstein: Beam intensity limitation in neutralized space charge betatrons, CERN, 1959 David Ritz Finkelstein: Non-linear meson theory of nuclear forces, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Physics, 1952 Television shows BBC Horizon: "It's About Time" (1979): Show hosted by Dudley Moore. Closer to Truth interview series See also Eddington-Finkelstein coordinates Quantum logic List of quantum gravity researchers References External links Finkelstein's life and work Finkelstein's Georgia Tech home page Oral history interview transcript with David Finkelstein on 18 February 2013, American Institute of Physics, Niels Bohr Library & Archives 1929 births 2016 deaths Georgia Tech faculty American physicists Jewish American scientists Jewish physicists Scientists from New York City MIT Department of Physics alumni City College of New York alumni People associated with CERN 21st-century American Jews