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Idealizations in Physics

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Paperback, 75 blz. | Engels
Cambridge University Press | e druk, 2023
ISBN13: 9781108925044
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Cambridge University Press e druk, 2023 9781108925044
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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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ISBN13:9781108925044
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:75

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1. Introduction; 2. Idealization, abstraction, and approximation; 3. Taxonomies; 4. Justification; 5. Platonism; 6. Realism; 7. Understanding; 8. Epilogue; References.

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