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The Philosophy of Physics
Dean Rickles
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Description for The Philosophy of Physics
Hardcover. Num Pages: 212 pages. BIC Classification: PDA; PH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Does the future exist already? What is space? Are time machines physically possible? What is quantum mechanical reality like? Are there many universes? Is there a ‘true’ geometry of the universe? Why does there appear to be an arrow of time? Do humans play a special role in the world?
In this unique introductory book, Dean Rickles guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars of modern physics (quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and the theories of relativity), in addition to more cutting-edge themes such ... Read more
Does the future exist already? What is space? Are time machines physically possible? What is quantum mechanical reality like? Are there many universes? Is there a ‘true’ geometry of the universe? Why does there appear to be an arrow of time? Do humans play a special role in the world?
In this unique introductory book, Dean Rickles guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars of modern physics (quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and the theories of relativity), in addition to more cutting-edge themes such ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Polity
Condition
New
Number of Pages
212
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745669816
SKU
V9780745669816
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99-50
About Dean Rickles
Dean Rickles is Professor of History and Philosophy of Modern Physics at the University of Sydney
Reviews for The Philosophy of Physics
"A real blast. No other beginner-level book in philosophy of physics provides such a synoptic view of the subject. But what really makes the book fun is Rickles' ability to convey how astonishing these physical puzzles are, in with an informal, witty voice." Craig Callender, University of California, San Diego "A wonderfully insightful and refreshing approach to ... Read more