Physics and Metaphysics: Theories of Space and Time - Softcover

Trusted, Jennifer

 
9781138009264: Physics and Metaphysics: Theories of Space and Time
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1138009261 ISBN 13: 9781138009264
Publisher: Routledge, 2014

Synopsis

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.

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Jennifer Trusted

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138009261
ISBN 13 
9781138009264
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224

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