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Physics and our View of the World

By Jan Hilgevoord

Book information

Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1994
ISBN
9780521476805, 0521453720, 0521476801
LCC
QC5.56 .P486 1994
Open Library ID
OL1434782M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
2 MB (2223525 bytes)
Pages
311\311
Topic
Physics
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a theory of everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief that has led to speculation that we might one day "know the mind of God." The philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe are a subject of great debate. In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world. Among the contributors are: Jan Hilgevoord, Gerard 't Hooft, John Barrow, Dennis Dieks, Ernan McMullin, Bas van Fraassen, Paul Feyerabend, Willem Drees, Paul Davies, and Mary Hesse. At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology.

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