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The Philosophy of Physics (Hardcover)
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The Philosophy of Physics (Hardcover)
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Does the future exist already? What is space? Are time machines
physically possible? What is quantum mechanical reality like? Are
there many universes? Is there a true geometry of the universe? Why
does there appear to be an arrow of time? Do humans play a special
role in the world? In this unique introductory book, Dean Rickles
guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep
philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars
of modern physics (quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and
the theories of relativity), in addition to more cutting-edge
themes such as econophysics, quantum gravity, quantum computers,
and gauge theories. The book s approach is based on the idea that
philosophy of physics is a kind of interpretation game in which we
try to map physical theories onto our world. But the rules of this
game often lead to a multiplicity of possible victors: rarely do we
encounter a simple answer. The Philosophy of Physics offers a
highly accessible introduction to the latest developments in this
exciting field. Written in a lively style, with many visual
examples, it will appeal to beginner-level students in both physics
and philosophy.
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