philosophical concepts physics historical von cushing james (5 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:9780521578233.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

25.0 x 17.0cms 424pp b/w illusts very good+ paperback & cover (unread?) The section headings are: the scientific enterprise (ie ways of knowing Aristotle & Francis bacon; science & metaphysics): ancient & modern models of the universe (Ptolemy Copernicus Kepler Galileo); the Newtonian universe; a perspective (Galileo Newton determinism); mechanical versus electrodynamica; world views (Maxwell Kaufmann): the theory fo relativity (Einstein Hubble): the quantum world & the completeness of quantum mechanics (Planck Bohr); some philosophical lessons from quantum mechanics ; a retrospective.

Zustand: New. In.