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Physics and Metaphysics
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Theories of Space and Time
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Artikel-Nr:
9780415059480
Veröffentl:
1991
Erscheinungsdatum:
25.04.1991
Seiten:
224
Autor:
Jennifer Trusted
Gewicht:
417 g
Format:
223x154x21 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
Jennifer Trusted
Jennifer Trusted's new book argues that metaphysical beliefs are essential for scientific inquiry. The theories, presuppositions and beliefs that neither science nor everyday experience can justify are the realm of metaphysics, literally beyond physics'. These basic beliefs form a framework for our activities and can be discovered in science, common sense and religion. By examining the history of science from the eleventh century to the present, this book shows how religious and mystical beliefs, as well as philosophical speculation have had a considerable role in motivating scientists and inspiring scientific inquiry.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.
Chapter 1 The ordered cosmos; Chapter 2 Old beliefs and new ideas; Chapter 3 Chaos; Chapter 4 The search for a new order; Chapter 5 The grand design; Chapter 6 The age of reason; Chapter 7 The age of experience; Chapter 8 Problems; Chapter 9 Revolution; Chapter 10 Physics and metaphysics;