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Idealizations in Physics
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Idealizations in Physics
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Elay Shech
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| Series | Elements in the Philosophy of Physics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:75 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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| Category/Genre | Philosophy
Philosophy of science
Physics
Classical mechanics |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781108925044
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| Classifications | Dewey:530.1 |
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| Illustrations |
Worked examples or Exercises
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Cambridge University Press
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| Imprint |
Cambridge University Press
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| Publication Date |
26 January 2023 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This Element offers an opinionated and selective introduction to philosophical issues concerning idealizations in physics, including the concept of and reasons for introducing idealization, abstraction, and approximation, possible taxonomy and justification, and application to issues of mathematical Platonism, scientific realism, and scientific understanding.
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