The Philosophy Of Physics
pDoes the future exist already What is space Are time machines physically possible What is quantum mechanical reality like Are there many universes Is there a amp39trueamp39 geometry of the universe Why does there appear to be an arrow of time Do humans play a special role in the worldbr br In this unique introductory book Dean Rickles guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars of modern physics quantum mechanics statistical mechanics and the theories of relativity in addition to more cuttingedge themes such as econophysics quantum gravity quantum computers and gauge theories. The bookamp39s approach is based on the idea that philosophy of physics is a kind of amp39interpretation gameamp39 in which we try to map physical theories onto our world. But the rules of this game often lead to a multiplicity of possible victors rarely do we encounter a simple answer.br br emThe Philosophy of Physicsem offers a highly accessible introduction to the latest developments in this exciting field. Written in a lively style with many visual examples it will appeal to beginnerlevel students in both physics and philosophy.p
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pDoes the future exist already What is space Are time machines physically possible What is quantum mechanical reality like Are there many universes Is there a amp39trueamp39 geometry of the universe Why does there appear to be an arrow of time Do humans play a special role in the worldbr br In this unique introductory book Dean Rickles guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars of modern physics quantum mechanics statistical mechanics and the theories of relativity in addition to more cuttingedge themes such as econophysics quantum gravity quantum computers and gauge theories. The bookamp39s approach is based on the idea that philosophy of physics is a kind of amp39interpretation gameamp39 in which we try to map physical theories onto our world. But the rules of this game often lead to a multiplicity of possible victors rarely do we encounter a simple answer.br br emThe Philosophy of Physicsem offers a highly accessible introduction to the latest developments in this exciting field. Written in a lively style with many visual examples it will appeal to beginnerlevel students in both physics and philosophy.p
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pDoes the future exist already What is space Are time machines physically possible What is quantum mechanical reality like Are there many universes Is there a amp39trueamp39 geometry of the universe Why does there appear to be an arrow of time Do humans play a special role in the worldbr br In this unique introductory book Dean Rickles guides the reader through these and other core questions that keep philosophers of physics up at night. He discusses the three pillars of modern physics quantum mechanics statistical mechanics and the theories of relativity in addition to more cuttingedge themes such as econophysics quantum gravity quantum computers and gauge theories. The bookamp39s approach is based on the idea that philosophy of physics is a kind of amp39interpretation gameamp39 in which we try to map physical theories onto our world. But the rules of this game often lead to a multiplicity of possible victors rarely do we encounter a simple answer.br br emThe Philosophy of Physicsem offers a highly accessible introduction to the latest developments in this exciting field. Written in a lively style with many visual examples it will appeal to beginnerlevel students in both physics and philosophy.p
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