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Einstein (Hardcover)
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Einstein (Hardcover)
Series: The Routledge Philosophers
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Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was the most influential physicist of
the 20th century. Less well known is that fundamental philosophical
problems, such as concept formation, the role of epistemology in
developing and explaining the character of physical theories, and
the debate between positivism and realism, played a central role in
his thought as a whole. Thomas Ryckman shows that already at the
beginning of his career - at a time when the twin pillars of
classical physics, Newtonian mechanics and Maxwell's
electromagnetism were known to have but limited validity - Einstein
sought to advance physical theory by positing certain physical
principles as secure footholds. That philosophy produced his
greatest triumph, the general theory of relativity, and his
greatest failure, an unwillingness to accept quantum mechanics.
This book shows that Einstein's philosophy grew from a lifelong
aspiration for a unified theoretical representation encompassing
all physical phenomena. It also considers how Einstein's theories
of relativity and criticisms of quantum theory shaped the course of
20th-century philosophy of science. Including a chronology,
glossary, chapter summaries, and suggestions for further reading,
Einstein is an ideal introduction to this iconic figure in
20th-century science and philosophy. It is essential reading for
students of philosophy of science, and is also suitable for those
working in related areas such as physics, history of science, or
intellectual history.
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