Erwin Schroedinger's World View - The Dynamics of Knowledge and Reality (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)

Erwin Schroedinger is one of the greatest figures of theoretical physics, but there is another side to the man: not only did his work revolutionize physics, it also radiacally changed the foundations of our modern worldview, modern biology, philosophy of science, philosophy of the mind, and epistemology. This book explores the lesser-known aspects of Schroedinger's thought, revealing the physicist as a philosopher and polymath whose highly original ideas anticipated the current merging of the natural and the social sciences and the humanities. Thirteen renowned scientists and philosophers have contributed to the volume. Part I reveals the philosophical importance of Schroedinger's work as a physicist. Part II examines his theory of life and of the self-organization of matter. Part III shows how Schroedinger's ideas have influenced contemporary philosophy of nature and our modern view of the world, drawing a fascinating picture of the ongoing synthesis of nature and culture: one of the most interesting developments of modern thought. The volume also contains the most comprehensive bibliography of Schroedinger's scientific work, making it at the same time a book of acute contemporary relevance and a major work of reference.

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	Theory and Decision Library A:, 16
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	1992
Editors:	Johann Goetschl
Dimensions:	240 x 160 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	239
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
ISBN-13:	978-9401050715
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Epistemology, theory of knowledge Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Epistemology, theory of knowledge
LSN:	9401050716
Barcode:	9789401050715

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