The study of the physical world had its origins in philosophy, and,
two-and-one-half millennia later, the scientific advances of the
twentieth century are bringing the two fields closer together
again. So argues Lawrence Sklar in this brilliant new text on the
philosophy of physics.Aimed at students of both disciplines,
Philosophy of Physics is a broad overview of the problems of
contemporary philosophy of physics that readers of all levels of
sophistication should find accessible and engaging. Professor
Sklar's talent for clarity and accuracy is on display throughout as
he guides students through the key problems: the nature of space
and time, the problems of probability and irreversibility in
statistical mechanics, and, of course, the many notorious problems
raised by quantum mechanics.Integrated by the theme of the
interconnectedness of philosophy and science, and linked by many
references to the history of both disciplines, Philosophy of
Physics is always clear, while remaining faithful to the complexity
and integrity of the issues. It will take its place as a classic
text in a field of fundamental intellectual importance.
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