Idealizations in Physics (Elements in the Philosophy of Physics)
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- Synopsis
- This Element offers an opinionated and selective introduction to philosophical issues concerning idealizations in physics, including the concept of and reasons for introducing idealization, abstraction, and approximation, possible taxonomy and justification, and application to issues of mathematical Platonism, scientific realism, and scientific understanding.
- Copyright:
- 2023
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- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781108944175
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781108925044
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 01/26/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Elay Shech
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy
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- Bookshare Staff
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- This is a copyrighted book.