The Relativistic Deduction. Epistemological Implications of the Theory of Relativity with a Review by Albert Einstein.
Emile Meyerson
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Paperback. Translator(s): Sipfle, David A.; Sipfle, Mary-Alice. Series: Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; JPA; PHR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 504.
When the author of Identity and Reality accepted Langevin's suggestion that Meyerson "identify the thought processes" of Einstein's relativity theory, he turned from his assured perspective as historian of the sciences to the risky bias of contemporary philosophical critic. But Emile Meyerson, the epis temologist as historian, could not find a more rigorous test of his conclusions from historical learning than the interpretation of Einstein's work, unless perhaps he were to turn from the classical revolution of Einstein's relativity to the non-classical quantum theory. Meyerson captures our sympathy in all his writings: " . . . the role of the ... Read more
When the author of Identity and Reality accepted Langevin's suggestion that Meyerson "identify the thought processes" of Einstein's relativity theory, he turned from his assured perspective as historian of the sciences to the risky bias of contemporary philosophical critic. But Emile Meyerson, the epis temologist as historian, could not find a more rigorous test of his conclusions from historical learning than the interpretation of Einstein's work, unless perhaps he were to turn from the classical revolution of Einstein's relativity to the non-classical quantum theory. Meyerson captures our sympathy in all his writings: " . . . the role of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Series
Boston Studies in the Philosophy and History of Science
Number of Pages
290
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401088053
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V9789401088053
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