Idealizations in Physics
Idealizations in Physics
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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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'Idealizations in Physics is a highly recommendable work for any reader who wishes to approach the subject of idealizations in physics without renouncing either the technical precision of physical practices or the conceptual depth of the main lines of philosophical refection on the subject.' Javier Anta, Metascience
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No date availablePaperback
9781108925044
75 pages
230 × 154 × 5 mm
0.15kg
Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Idealization, abstraction, and approximation
- 3. Taxonomies
- 4. Justification
- 5. Platonism
- 6. Realism
- 7. Understanding
- 8. Epilogue
- References.
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