Full Idea
Is Newton's theory simpler than Einstein's, since there is only one relation of simultaneity in absolute time, or is Einstein's simpler because it dispenses with absolute time altogether?
Gist of Idea
Is Newton simpler with universal simultaneity, or Einstein simpler without absolute time?
Source
Geoffrey Gorham (Philosophy of Science [2009], 4)
Book Reference
Gorham,Geoffrey: 'Philosophy of Science' [One World 2009], p.96
A Reaction
A nice question, to which a good scientist might be willing to offer an answer. Since simultaneity is crucial but the existence of time is not, I would vote for Newton as the simpler.