The Ashgate Companion to Contemporary Philosophy of Physics |
|
| Editor:
| Rickles, Dean |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7546-5518-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
|
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $190.00 |
Book Description:
|
Providing 'state of the art' introductions to the new physics and their philosophical ramifications, this book considers the recent central debates in the philosophy of physics in a manner that is at once accessible to the beginner yet covering material and the deep philosophical questions important to the advanced student.Each chapter, written by a specialist in the subject, consists of an introduction to the relevant formalism of the chosen topic along with their philosophical...
More DescriptionProviding 'state of the art' introductions to the new physics and their philosophical ramifications, this book considers the recent central debates in the philosophy of physics in a manner that is at once accessible to the beginner yet covering material and the deep philosophical questions important to the advanced student.Each chapter, written by a specialist in the subject, consists of an introduction to the relevant formalism of the chosen topic along with their philosophical puzzles. These, and their interpretative options, are laid out in a self-contained, clear and concise manner. Special weight is given to situating the reader in the contemporary debates by providing numerous references and readings.Avoiding a 'bloodless' discussion of each subject the authors defend their own viewpoint, though these are flagged as such, and each contribution is self contained explaining the necessary physics and philosophy enabling both physicists and philosophers to use this book fruitfully.