Ernst Mach's relational mechanics demonstrates that inertial effects can be grounded in relations to the distribution of all matter, not absolute space, suggesting relationism has more resources than the supportingarguments acknowledge.
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absolute space(Newtonian mechanics, critiqued by Einstein and Mach)
Newton's concept of a fixed, unobservable spatial framework with respect to which true motions are defined; the reference frame to which Foucault's pendulum was said to remain aligned
inertial effects(Newton's bucket experiment; used as evidence of mechanically significant motion)
Observable mechanical effects due to rotation, such as the tendency of water to recede from the axis of rotation, producing a concave surface
knowledge(Distinguished from mere true belief, which may be the product of indoctrination and need not exercise deliberative capacities.)
Justified true belief — true belief that has been arrived at through the exercise of deliberative capacities, including comparison of and deliberation among alternatives.