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How the Laws of Physics Lie Nancy Cartwright
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- Book Title
- How the Laws of Physics Lie Nancy Cartwright
- ISBN
- 9780198247043
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0198247044
ISBN-13
9780198247043
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1832457
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
230 Pages
Publication Name
How the Laws of Physics Lie
Language
English
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Physics / General
Publication Year
1983
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Uk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
11.7 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
83-181787
Reviews
'The issues raised are very important and highly controversial ... I believe the book to be of importance in inviting philosophers to take a new look at the way physics is actually done, and what their reaction to that practice might be.' M. L. G. Redhead, Philosophical Quarterly'A significant addition to the literature. The central thesis is novel, the argumentation lively and forceful, the book is rich in material drawn from the actual explanatory practices of scientists.' W. H. Newton-Smith, Times Literary Supplement'The author introduces fresh ideas about every topic she discusses. Any philosopher will learn from this book, and will enjoy it as well.' Geoffrey Joseph, Philosophical Review, 'The issues raised are very important and highly controversial ... I believe the book to be of importance in inviting philosophers to take a new look at the way physics is actually done, and what their reaction to that practice might be.' M. L. G. Redhead, Philosophical Quarterly, 'The author introduces fresh ideas about every topic she discusses. Any philosopher will learn from this book, and will enjoy it as well.' Geoffrey Joseph, Philosophical Review, 'A significant addition to the literature. The central thesis is novel, the argumentation lively and forceful, the book is rich in material drawn from the actual explanatory practices of scientists.' W. H. Newton-Smith, Times Literary Supplement
Dewey Edition
19
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
530.01
Synopsis
In this sequence of philosophical essays about natural science, Nancy Cartwright argues that fundamental explanatory laws, the deepest and most admired successes of modern physics, do not in fact describe the regularities that exist in nature. Yet she is not 'anti-realist'. Rather, she draws a novel distinction, arguing that theoretical entities, and the complex and localized laws that describe them, can be interpreted realistically, but that the simple unifying laws of basic theory cannot., In this sequence of philosophical essays about natural science, Nancy Cartwright argues that fundamental explanatory laws, the deepest and most admired successes of modern physics, do not in fact describe the regularities that exist in nature. Yet she is not anti-realist'. Rather, she draws a novel distinction, arguing that theoretical entities, and the complex and localized laws that describe them, can be interpreted realistically, but that the simple unifying laws of basic theory cannot., In this sequence of philosophical essays about natural science, the author argues that fundamental explanatory laws, the deepest and most admired successes of modern physics, do not in fact describe regularities that exist in nature. Cartwright draws from many real-life examples to propound a novel distinction: that theoretical entities, and the complex and localized laws that describe them, can be interpreted realistically, but the simple unifying laws of basic theory cannot.
LC Classification Number
QC6.C3586 1983
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- h***a (4)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe product had broken features that they said worked. I wish the product came in the working condition I expected it in. Would not buy from them again.
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