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Mach's Philosophy of Science

Hardback

Main Details

Title Mach's Philosophy of Science
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. Bradley
SeriesBloomsbury Academic Collections: Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:226
Category/GenreHistory of Western philosophy
Philosophy of science
ISBN/Barcode 9781472511010
ClassificationsDewey:501
Audience
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 7 November 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Dr Bradley's aim is to provide a work which will introduce readers to the philosophical standpoint employed by Mach in his expositions of physics. The author shows how Mach traces out the evolution of the metrical concepts of heat and mechanics, and includes a discussion of his reformulation of Newton's dynamical principles. Mach's view that we have a semi-awareness of both time and temperature is considered: there is no 'Mach Principle' in Mach's writings; the use of the term by Einstein and others has led to confusion, which the author attempts to remove. The newcomer to the philosophy of science is led to an insight into the methods of one who has had a major influence on the subject.

Author Biography

Dr Bradley is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education, University of Hull.