你好! Shipping to Taiwan with premium packaging for just NT$300 

Ship to
Taiwan
0

My Account

  • argentina
  • chile
  • colombia
  • españa
  • méxico
  • perú
  • estados unidos
  • internacional

menu

Select your country

Americas

Europe

Rest of the world

portada On Physics and Philosophy
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Year
2013
Language
English
Pages
520
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
23.1x15.2x3 cm
Weight
0.73 kg.
ISBN
0691158061
ISBN13
9780691158068
Categories

On Physics and Philosophy

D'espagnat, Bernard (Author) · Princeton University Press · Paperback

On Physics and Philosophy - D'Espagnat, Bernard

Cheaper New Book Imported to Taiwan
Delivery: 13 Oct - 26 Oct Shipping: 12 to 16 business days.
NT$ 1,425
Faster New Book Imported to Taiwan
Delivery: 14 Oct - 22 Oct Shipping: 13 to 14 business days.
NT$ 1,698
NT$ 1,425

Choose the list to add your product or create one New List

Go to My Wishlists
Calculate shipping cost

Synopsis "On Physics and Philosophy "

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 by a look at just what consequences these should imply for philosophical thinking. The author begins by describing recent discoveries in quantum physics such as nonseparability, and explicating the significance of contemporary developments such as decoherence. Then he proceeds to set various philosophical theories of knowledge--such as materialism, realism, Kantism, and neo-Kantism--against the conceptual problems quantum theory raises. His overall conclusion is that while the physical implications of quantum theory suggest that scientific knowledge will never truly describe mind-independent reality, the notion of such an ultimate reality--one we can never access directly or rationally and which he calls "veiled reality"--remains conceptually necessary nonetheless.

Customers reviews

More customer reviews
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)
  • 0% (0)

Frequently Asked Questions about the Book

Is the book original?

All books in our catalog are Original.

In what language is the book written?

The book is written in English.

What is the format of this book?

The binding of this edition is Paperback.

Questions and Answers about the Book

Do you have a question about the book? Login to be able to add your own question.

Opinions about Bookdelivery

More customer reviews