Physics and metaphysics : theories of space and time
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Physics and metaphysics : theories of space and time
Routledge, 1994
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Hokkaido University, Library, Graduate School of Science, Faculty of Science and School of Science図書
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Jennifer Trusted's book illuminates the relationship between metaphysical beliefs and scientific inquiry into the nature of the cosmos - in particular, into the nature of space and time. She examines the history of science from the 11th century to the present, to illustrate the way in which religious and mystical beliefs, as well as philosophical speculation, have motivated scientists and inspired their scientific inquiries. "Physics and Metaphysics" presupposes no technical knowledge of either philosophy or science. It is an ideal introduction to science and the important forces that have shaped its history and ideas. The author has also published "Inquiry and Understanding" (Macmillan, 1987); "Moral Principles and Social Values" (RKP, 1987); "Free will and responsibility" (OUP, 1984); and "An Introduction into the Philosophy of Knowledge" (Macmillan, 1981).
Table of Contents
1. The ordered cosmos 2. Old beliefs and new ideas 3. Chaos 4. The search for a new order 5. The grand design 6. the age of reason 7. The age of experience 8. Problems - energy and ether 9. Revolution 10. Physics and metaphysics.
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