Physics for philosophers: an introduction - Softcover

Bigaj, Tomasz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8397143920 ISBN 13: 9788397143920

Publisher: Studies in Philosophy, 2025

Synopsis

This book contains a non-specialist introduction to modern physics and its formal and conceptual apparatus, with an emphasis on its philosophical aspects. It presents the development of the most important concepts and problems of physics, from ancient astronomical theories, through Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, the theory of electromagnetism, to both theories of relativity and quantum mechanics. It discusses in detail related philosophical questions, such as the issue of determinism and predictability, the dispute over the status of time and space, the ontological status of physical fields, and the testing and acceptance of empirical theories. The book can be useful to students of philosophy interested in the philosophical aspects of physical sciences, and to students of natural sciences who want to supplement their specialist knowledge with philosophical issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Studies in Philosophy
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8397143920
• ISBN 13: 9788397143920
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 295