• Flatland and the Fourth Dimension Prompt:Analyze a concept derived or inspired by Flatland, written by Edwin A. Abbot, supported by information about the novel to demonstrate comprehension.

     

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Published: 20.10.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Flatland and the Fourth Dimension Prompt:Analyze a concept derived or inspired b', 1.
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Extract

Living in a three-dimensional world does not enable one to visualize or physically experience anything more than three dimensions. Some people believe that because of this time, "a non-spatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible succession from the past through the present to the future" is a strong candidate for the 4th dimension, while others believe it can't be visualized or physically experienced so it is not (Dictionary). Though opinions may differ, it is an exciting topic to explore. Flatland is a very thoughtful story that will no doubt spark the imaginatio…

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