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Chemists and Chemistry #140: Bridging the Gap: Philosophy, Mathematics, and Physics, Lectures on the Foundations of Science

by Giovanna Corsi

Chemists and Chemistry #140: Bridging the Gap: Philosophy, Mathematics, and Physics, Lectures on the Foundations of Science Cover

ISBN13: 9780792317616
ISBN10: 0792317610
Condition: Standard
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Synopsis:

Foundational questions in logic, mathematics, computer science and physics are constant sources of epistemological debate in contemporary philosophy. To what extent is the transfinite part of mathematics completely trustworthy? Why is there a general malaise' concerning the logical approach to the foundations of mathematics? What is the role of symmetry in physics? Is it possible to build a coherent worldview compatible with a macroobjectivistic position and based on the quantum picture of the world? What account can be given of opinion change in the light of new evidence? These are some of the questions discussed in this volume, which collects 14 lectures on the foundation of science given at the School of Philosophy of Science, Trieste, October 1989. The volume will be of particular interest to any student or scholar engaged in interdisciplinary research into the foundations of science in the context of contemporary debates.

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Comprises 14 lectures on the foundation of science given at the School of Philosophy of Science, Trieste, October 1989. Among the questions addressed are: to what extent is the transfinite part of mathematics trustworthy?; and what is the role of symmetry in physics?
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ISBN:
9780792317616
Subtitle:
Philosophy, Mathematics, and Physics, Lectures on the Foundations of Science
Editor:
Corsi, Giovanna
Editor:
Chiara, Maria Luisa Dalla
Editor:
Ghirardi, Gian Carlo
Editor:
Corsi, Giovanna
Editor:
Chiara, Maria Luisa Dalla
Editor:
Ghirardi, Gian Carlo
Publisher:
Springer
Location:
Dordrecht ;
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Science
Subject:
Logic
Subject:
Philosophy & Social Aspects
Subject:
Science -- Philosophy.
Copyright:
1992
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series:
Chemists and Chemistry
Series Volume:
9329v. 140
Publication Date:
November 1992
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
348
Dimensions:
9.21x6.14x.88 in. 1.46 lbs.
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