Philosophy and the New Physics

First Published in 1982 Philosophy and the New Physics is a compact and yet remarkably rich excursion through the history of physics from Newtonian mechanics to quantum physics. This is a must read for scholars and researchers of philosophy of science and philosophy in general.

List of contents

List of Figures Acknowledgements New Preface Preface Note to the Second Printing Introduction 1. Physics, Metaphysics, and Mathematics 2. The Classical Framework 3. The Meaning of Relativity 4. The New World of Quantum Physics 5. Physics, Ideology and Absolute Truth Notes Bibliography Appendix Name Index Subject Index

Product details

• Authors: Jonathan H Powers
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2025
• EAN: 9781032527130
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3252713-0
• No. of pages: 222
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); PHILOSOPHY / General, PHILOSOPHY / Metaphysics, Philosophy, Philosophy of Science