Interactions
Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy, 1860-1930
Published on 22. November 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
XIV, 338 pages
978-90-481-7306-8 (ISBN)
Description
The main theme of this anthology is the unique interaction between mathematics, physics and philosophy during the beginning of the 20th century. In this book, ten renowned philosopher-historians probe insightfully into key conceptual questions of pre-quantum mathematical physics. The result is a diverse yet thematically focused compilation of first class papers on mathematics, physics and philosophy, and a source-book on the interaction between them.
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Series
Edition
Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006
Language
English
Place of publication
Dordrecht
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Research
Illustrations
XIV, 338 p.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
534 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-481-7306-8 (9789048173068)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4020-5195-1
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Vincent F. Hendricks | Klaus F. Jørgensen | Jesper Lützen
Interactions
Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy, 1860-1930
Book
02/2007
Springer
€160.49
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Content
Kant, Helmholtz and the Determinacy of Physical Notes.- A Mechanical Image: Heinrich Hertz's Principles of Mechanics.- From Classical to Relativistic Mechanics: Electromagnetic Models of the Electron.- Enriques: Popularising Science and the Problems of Geometry.- Hilbert's Axiomatic Approach to the Foundations of Science-A Failed Research Program?.- The Space between Helmholtz and Einstein: Moritz Schlick on Spatial Intuition and the Foundations of Geometry.- Mathematical Structure, "World Structure," and the Philosophical Turning-Point in Modern Physics.- Einstein's Allies and Enemies: Debating Relativity in Germany, 1916-1920.- The Changing Concept of Matter in H.Weyl's Thought, 1918-1930.- Why Does the Standard Measure Work in Statistical Mechanics?.