The Role of Mathematics in Physical Sciences

Giovanni Boniolo

ISBN 10: 1402031068 / ISBN 13: 9781402031069

Published by Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands Mär 2005, 2005

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Neuware -Even though mathematics and physics have been related for centuries and this relation appears to be unproblematic, there are many questions still open: Is mathematics really necessary for physics, or could physics exist without mathematics Should we think physically and then add the mathematics apt to formalise our physical intuition, or should we think mathematically and then interpret physically the obtained results Do we get mathematical objects by abstraction from real objects, or vice versa Why is mathematics effective into physics These are all relevant questions, whose answers are necessary to fully understand the status of physics, particularly of contemporary physics.The aim of this book is to offer plausible answers to such questions through both historical analyses of relevant cases, and philosophical analyses of the relations between mathematics and physics.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 256 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Role of Mathematics in Physical Sciences
• Publisher: Springer Netherlands, Springer Netherlands Mär 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1402031068
• ISBN 13: 9781402031069
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 19D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 553 grams

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Synopsis

Even though mathematics and physics have been related for centuries and this relation appears to be unproblematic, there are many questions still open: Is mathematics really necessary for physics, or could physics exist without mathematics? Should we think physically and then add the mathematics apt to formalise our physical intuition, or should we think mathematically and then interpret physically the obtained results? Do we get mathematical objects by abstraction from real objects, or vice versa? Why is mathematics effective into physics?

These are all relevant questions, whose answers are necessary to fully understand the status of physics, particularly of contemporary physics.

The aim of this book is to offer plausible answers to such questions through both historical analyses of relevant cases, and philosophical analyses of the relations between mathematics and physics.

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The Role of Mathematics in Physical Sciences Even though mathematics and physics have been related for centuries and this relation appears to be unproblematic, there are many questions still open. This book aims to offer plausible answers to the questions through both historical analyses of relevant cases, and philosophical analyses of the relations between mathematics and physics. Full description