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The Creation of Ideas in Physics: Studies for a Methodology of Theory Construction
Jarrett . Ed(S): Leplin
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hardcover. Presents a collection of essays about how physical theories are developed. This work includes studies of Newton's methods and of the genesis of the theories of relativity. It also features reflective analyses of the alternatives facing contemporary theoretical physicists investigating problems in cosmology and quantum gravity. Editor(s): Leplin, Jarrett. Series: The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science. Num Pages: 255 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1190.
The unusual ambition of this volume is to engage scientists, historians, and philosophers in a common quest to delineate the structure of the creative thinking responsible for major advances in physical theory. The topic does not fit anyone discipline's proprietary interests, and can only be pursued cooperatively. This volume was conceived in the hope that the importance of learning something general about how theories are developed and what makes the difference between productive and abortive directions of theo retical inquiry could overcome well-known barriers to such cooperation. The volume originated in a conference held at the University of North Carolina, ... Read more
The unusual ambition of this volume is to engage scientists, historians, and philosophers in a common quest to delineate the structure of the creative thinking responsible for major advances in physical theory. The topic does not fit anyone discipline's proprietary interests, and can only be pursued cooperatively. This volume was conceived in the hope that the importance of learning something general about how theories are developed and what makes the difference between productive and abortive directions of theo retical inquiry could overcome well-known barriers to such cooperation. The volume originated in a conference held at the University of North Carolina, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
Series
The Western Ontario Series in Philosophy of Science
Number of Pages
255
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792334613
SKU
V9780792334613
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