Physics and Our View of the World - Couverture souple

Hilgevoord, Jan

 
9780521476805: Physics and Our View of the World
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0521476801 ISBN 13 : 9780521476805
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

An examination of the claims of modern physics, and their impact on our view of the world.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world. Based on talks given at the Third Erasmus Ascension Symposium in The Netherlands, the book contains contributions from John Barrow, Paul Davies, Dennis Dieks, Willem Drees, Paul Feyerabend, Bas van Fraassen, Mary Hesse, Gerard 't Hooft and Ernan McMullin. At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology.

Revue de presse

'the articles are mostly extremely well written and make for enjoyable and stimulating reading. The style is straightforward and without scholarly pedantry and jargon; the writers let the big ideas speak for themselves.' Observatory

'This book has a brief bibliography and a useful index. It is a challenging text, to be recommended to the many who have enjoyed the struggle to follow Stephen Hawking through his Brief History of Time .' Charles Pereira, Tropical Agriculture Newsletter

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521476801
ISBN 13 
9780521476805
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
316
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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Autres éditions populaires du même titre

9780521453721: Physics and our View of the World

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0521453720 ISBN 13 :  9780521453721
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 1994
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