Philosophical concepts in physics the historical relation between philosophy and scientific theories
This book examines a selection of philosophical issues in the context of specific episodes in the development of physical theories. Advances in science are presented against the historical and philosophical backgrounds in which they occurred. A major aim is to impress upon the reader the essential r...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press
imp. 2006
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| Online Access: | Sumario Listado completo de la colección ISSR library |
| See on Universidad de Navarra: | https://unika.unav.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991010280519708016&context=L&vid=34UNAV_INST:VU1&search_scope=34UNAV_TODO&tab=34UNAV_TODO&lang=es |
| Summary: | This book examines a selection of philosophical issues in the context of specific episodes in the development of physical theories. Advances in science are presented against the historical and philosophical backgrounds in which they occurred. A major aim is to impress upon the reader the essential role that philosophical considerations have played in the actual practice of science. The book begins with some necessary introduction to the history of ancient and early modern science, with major emphasis being given to the two great watersheds of twentieth-century physics: relativity and, especially, quantum mechanics. At times the term 'construction' may seem more appropriate than 'discovery' for the way theories have developed and, especially in the later chapters, the question of the influence of historical, philosophical and even social factors on the very form and content of scientific theories is discussed |
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| Item Description: | Volumen perteneciente a la colección "ISSR library" recopilada por International Society for Science and Religion |
| Physical Description: | XIX, 424 p. : gráf. ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 400-411) e índice |
| ISBN: | 9780521570718 9780521578233 |
