Isbn: 9780199278190 - causation, physics, and the constitution of reality: russell's republic revisited (3 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Softcover. English. Pub Year 2009, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> This collection, titled Causation, Physics, and the Constitution of Reality: Russell's Republic Revisited, features essays by thirteen prominent scholars exploring the relationship between causation and modern physics. The inspiration for the volume stems from Bertrand Russell's assertion nearly a century ago that traditional notions of cause and effect lack a solid foundation in light of advancements in physics. His conclusion suggested that causality is an outdated concept, surviving only due to misconceptions about its importance.In the essays, the contributing scholars engage with Russell's challenge, examining the necessity of reconciling the principles of causation with the realities unveiled by contemporary physics. Central to their discussions is the understanding that creatures like us inherently interpret their existence through causal frameworks. The work aims to explore the directionality of causation, key distinctions between cause and effect, and the ways in which these philosophical questions have persisted despite advancements in the field.Contributors include distinguished philosophers such as Huw Price?an ARC Federation Fellow and Challis Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney?and Richard Corry, a Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Tasmania. The essays offer a thorough and diverse analysis of one of philosophy's foundational issues, showcasing the ongoing philosophical inquiry into causation's place in the modern scientific worldview. With their collective expertise, the authors provide new perspectives on an essential yet unresolved problem, inviting readers to reconsider how we frame our understanding of the universe in causal terms. (SP). …

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Zustand: New. The difference between cause and effect seems obvious and crucial in ordinary life, yet missing from modern physics. This book looks at Bertrand Russell's revolutionary conclusion that the law of causality is 'a relic of a bygone age', and discusses one of the most significant and puzzling issues in contemporary thought. Editor(s): Price, Huw; Corry, Richard. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HP; PDA; PH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 628. . 2007. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…