Causation in Physics

Causation in Physics demonstrates the importance of causation in the physical world. It details why causal mastery of natural phenomena is an important part of the effective strategies of experimental physicists. It develops three novel arguments for the viewpoint that causation is indispensable to the ontology of some of our best physical theories. All three arguments make much of the successes of experimental physics. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

List of contents

1. An introduction to a debate; 2. Causation in experimental physics: the argument from perception; 3. Causation and the photoelectric effect; List of Abbreviations; References.

Summary

Causation in Physics demonstrates the importance of causation in the physical world. It details why causal mastery of natural phenomena is an important part of the effective strategies of experimental physicists. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Gregory Weaver, Christopher Gregory (University of Illinoi Weaver, Weaver Christopher Gregory
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.02.2025
• EAN: 9781009507622
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0950762-2
• No. of pages: 94
• Series: Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy: metaphysics and ontology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory), Relativity physics, Philosophy: epistemology and theory of knowledge