Physics and Whitehead: Quantum, Process, and Experience (SUNY series in Constructive Postmodern Thought) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0791459136 ISBN 13: 9780791459133

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 2003

Synopsis

Leading scholars explore the connections between quantum physics and process philosophy.

Featuring discussions and dialogue by prominent scientists and philosophers, this book explores the rich interface of contemporary physics and Whitehead-inspired process thought. The contributors share the conviction that quantum physics not only corroborates many of Whitehead's philosophical theses, but is also illuminated by them. Thus, though differing in perspective or emphasis, the contributions by Geoffrey Chew, David Finkelstein, Henry Stapp and other scientists conceptually dovetail with those of Philip Clayton, Jorge Nobo, Yutaka Tanaka and other process philosophers.

About this title

About the Author

Timothy E. Eastman is Group Manager for Space Science at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and a consultant in plasma science and technology. Hank Keeton is President of Keeton Construction Corporation and earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.

Edition details

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0791459136
• ISBN 13: 9780791459133
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342
• Editor: Eastman Timothy E., Keeton Hank