Philosophy beyond spacetime implications from quantum gravity
Quantum gravity seeks a unified theory in which quantum matter is dynamically related to generally relativistic spacetime. Although a continuing work in progress, research programmes in the field such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, and causal set theory make it clear that a successful theor...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford :
Oxford University Press
2021
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| Edición: | First edition published in 2021 |
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://unika.unav.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991003821169708016&context=L&vid=34UNAV_INST:VU1&search_scope=34UNAV_TODO&tab=34UNAV_TODO&lang=es |
| Sumario: | Quantum gravity seeks a unified theory in which quantum matter is dynamically related to generally relativistic spacetime. Although a continuing work in progress, research programmes in the field such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, and causal set theory make it clear that a successful theory of quantum gravity will raise important challenges to our conceptions of space, time, and matter-perhaps abolishing them altogether as fundamental entities. But just as important, there is good reason to think that some of the problems in finding a theory of quantum gravity are themselves conceptual, in need of philosophical analysis. 'Philosophy Beyond Spacetime' assembles original papers from philosophers (and one physicist), establishing a definitive statement of the current state of play, on which future research into this area can build -- Editor |
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| Descripción Física: | XI, 304 páginas : ilustraciones (blanco y negro) ; 24 cm |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice |
| ISBN: | 9780198844143 |
