Idealizations in physics
Auteur :
Shech, Elay
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781108925044
Date de publication :
26 janv. 2023
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,4 x 0,5 cm
Poids :
150 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This Element offers an opinionated 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.