Probabilities, Causes and Propensities in Physics (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)

This volume defends a novel approach to the philosophy of physics: it is the first book devoted to a comparative study of probability, causality, and propensity, and their various interrelations, within the context of contemporary physics -- particularly quantum and statistical physics. The philosophical debates and distinctions are firmly grounded upon examples from actual physics, thus exemplifying a robustly empiricist approach. The essays, by both prominent scholars in the field and promising young researchers, constitute a pioneer effort in bringing out the connections between probabilistic, causal and dispositional aspects of the quantum domain. The book will appeal to specialists in philosophy and foundations of physics, philosophy of science in general, metaphysics, ontology of physics theories, and philosophy of probability.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Synthese Library, 347
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	2011
Editors:	Mauricio Suarez
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	266
Edition:	2011 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-9903-8
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Probability & statistics Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Thermodynamics & statistical physics > Statistical physics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Quantum physics (quantum mechanics) > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4020-9903-7
Barcode:	9781402099038

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