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Paul A. . Ed(S): Weingartner - Alternative Logics. Do Sciences Need Them? - 9783642073915 - V9783642073915
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Alternative Logics. Do Sciences Need Them?

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Description for Alternative Logics. Do Sciences Need Them? Paperback. Editor(s): Weingartner, Paul A. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HP; PBF; PHQ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.

Initially proposed as rivals of classical logic, alternative logics have become increasingly important in sciences such as quantum physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence. The contributions collected in this volume address and explore the question whether the usage of logic in the sciences, especially in modern physics, requires a deviation from classical mathematical logic. The articles in the first part of the book set the scene by describing the context and the dilemma when applying logic in science. In part II the authors offer several logics that deviate in different ways from classical logics. The twelve papers in part III ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642073915
SKU
V9783642073915
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15

Reviews for Alternative Logics. Do Sciences Need Them?
From the reviews: "This is a valuable anthology of invited papers about the role of alternative logics in science, especially physics. … this is a worthwhile book, especially for those interested in ‘the logic’ of quantum theory." (Dr. J.N. Butterfield, Contemporary Physics Vol. 46 (1), January – February, 2005) "Alternative Logics is a ... Read more

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