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On Physics and Philosophy
Bernard D´espagnat
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Description for On Physics and Philosophy
Hardback. Presents an account of the main guiding principles of contemporary physics - in particular, quantum mechanics. This book describes discoveries in quantum physics such as nonseparability, and explicating the significance of contemporary developments such as decoherence. Num Pages: 504 pages, 3 line illus. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 40. Weight in Grams: 848.
Among the great ironies of quantum mechanics is not only that its conceptual foundations seem strange even to the physicists who use it, but that philosophers have largely ignored it. Here, Bernard d'Espagnat argues that quantum physics--by casting doubts on once hallowed concepts such as space, material objects, and causality-demands serious reconsideration of most of traditional philosophy. On Physics and Philosophy is an accessible, mathematics-free reflection on the philosophical meaning of the quantum revolution, by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject. D'Espagnat presents an objective account of the main guiding principles of contemporary physics-in particular, quantum mechanics-followed ... Read more
Among the great ironies of quantum mechanics is not only that its conceptual foundations seem strange even to the physicists who use it, but that philosophers have largely ignored it. Here, Bernard d'Espagnat argues that quantum physics--by casting doubts on once hallowed concepts such as space, material objects, and causality-demands serious reconsideration of most of traditional philosophy. On Physics and Philosophy is an accessible, mathematics-free reflection on the philosophical meaning of the quantum revolution, by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject. D'Espagnat presents an objective account of the main guiding principles of contemporary physics-in particular, quantum mechanics-followed ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Weight
847g
Number of Pages
504
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691119649
SKU
V9780691119649
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About Bernard D´espagnat
Bernard d'Espagnat is Professor Emeritus of Physics at the University of Paris-Orsay, where he was director of the Laboratoire de Physique Theorique et Particules Elementaires (Laboratory of Theoretical Physics and Elementary Particles) from 1970 to 1987. His books in English include the classic "Conceptual Foundations of Quantum Mechanics" and "Veiled Reality".
Reviews for On Physics and Philosophy
"Bernard d'Espagnat eschews the technical philosophical and mathematical jargon ... while nonetheless getting deeply into the consistency and plausibility of significant metaphysical claims. For all collections on the philosophy of science... Highly recommended."
Choice "In this valuable work, Bernard d'Espagnat brings his considerable expertise in contemporary physics to bear on the difficult philosophical issues arising from the current understanding of the ... Read more
Choice "In this valuable work, Bernard d'Espagnat brings his considerable expertise in contemporary physics to bear on the difficult philosophical issues arising from the current understanding of the ... Read more