Idealizations in Physics
Author | : Elay Shech |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 159 |
Release | : 2023-01-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781108944175 |
ISBN-13 | : 1108944175 |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Idealizations in Physics by : Elay Shech
Download or read book Idealizations in Physics written by Elay Shech and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-01-26 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.