Physical Theory: Method and Interpretation - Hardcover

 
9780195145649: Physical Theory: Method and Interpretation

Synopsis

In nine new essays, distinguished philosophers of science discuss outstanding issues in scientific methodology.

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About the Author

Lawrence Sklar was educated at Oberlin and Princeton and has had a lengthy career at Swarthmore, Princeton and the University of Michigan with his work focused on the philosophy of physics (theories of space and time, statistical mechanics, foundations of dynamics) and the methodology of physical science and has published widely in those areas. He has been awarded a number of prizes for distinction of his work, has served as president of philosophical academic associations and has given the Locke Lectures at Oxford and been a visiting fellow of All Souls College there.

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