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Philosophy, History and Social Action
. Ed(S): Hook, S.; O'Neill, W.; O'Toole, R.
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Paperback. Editor(s): Hook, S.; O'Neill, W.; O'Toole, R. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 505 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JPF; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 743.
Two articles by Lewis Feuer caught my attention in the '40s when 1 was wondering, asa student physicist, about the relations of physics to philosophy and to the world in turmoil. One was his essay on 'The Development of Logical Empiricism' (1941), and the other his critical review of Philipp Frank's biography of Einstein, 'Philosophy and the Theory of Relativity' (1947). How extraordinary it was to find so intelligent, independent, critical, and humane a mind; and furthermore he went further, as I soon realized when I looked for his name on other publications. I recall arguing with myself over his ... Read more
Two articles by Lewis Feuer caught my attention in the '40s when 1 was wondering, asa student physicist, about the relations of physics to philosophy and to the world in turmoil. One was his essay on 'The Development of Logical Empiricism' (1941), and the other his critical review of Philipp Frank's biography of Einstein, 'Philosophy and the Theory of Relativity' (1947). How extraordinary it was to find so intelligent, independent, critical, and humane a mind; and furthermore he went further, as I soon realized when I looked for his name on other publications. I recall arguing with myself over his ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
505
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
496
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401077934
SKU
V9789401077934
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