The Ashgate Companion to Contemporary Philosophy of Physics

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Synopsis

Introducing the reader to the very latest developments in the philosophical foundations of physics, this book covers advanced material at a level suitable for beginner and intermediate students. A detailed overview is provided of the central debates in the philosophy of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, quantum computation, and quantum gravity. Each chapter consists of a 'state of the art' review written by a specialist in the field and introduces the reader to the relevant formal aspects along with the philosophical implications. These, and the various interpretive options, are developed in a self-contained, clear, and concise manner. Special care is given to situating the reader within the contemporary debates by providing numerous references and readings. This book thus enables both philosophers and physicists to engage with the most pressing problems in contemporary philosophy of physics in a fruitful way.

Book details

Author:
Dean Rickles
ISBN:
9781317044314
Related ISBNs:
9780754655183, 9781315612676
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
392
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2023-09-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2008
Copyright by:
Dean Rickles 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Philosophy