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For anyone who really wants to understand physics, this is a splendid and beautifully written book this book is an excellent introduction to a historically based philosophy of science, with accurate reporting of many examples from physics, and much attention to primary sources. I would recommend it strongly as an adjunct to standard textbooks of physics for students who seek a real understanding of their subject. Michael Redhead, Physics World
I think that Cushing has done an excellent job. If I again teach a course similar to his I will certainly consider using his book as a text . Anthony Leggett, The Times Higher Education Supplement
As a chronological text in the history and philosophy of science for undergraduate students of the physical sciences, this book is unexcelled. J. Leplin, Endeavour
Altogether, the book provides a good overview of the basis underlying 3000 years of physical knowledge . H Rechenberg, Institute of Physics Publishing
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This book examines a selection of philosophical issues in the context of specific episodes in the development of physical theories. Advances in science are presented against the historical and philosophical backgrounds in which they occurred. A major aim is to impress upon the reader the essential role that philosophical considerations have played in the actual practice of science. The book begins with some necessary introduction to the history of ancient and early modern science, with major emphasis being given to the two great watersheds of twentieth-century physics: relativity and, especially, quantum mechanics. At times the term construction may seem more appropriate than discovery for the way theories have developed and, especially in the later chapters, the question of the influence of historical, philosophical and even social factors on the very form and content of scientific theories is discussed.
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For anyone who really wants to understand physics, this is a splendid and beautifully written book this book is an excellent introduction to a historically based philosophy of science, with accurate reporting of many examples from physics, and much attention to primary sources. I would recommend it strongly as an adjunct to standard textbooks of physics for students who seek a real understanding of their subject. Michael Redhead, Physics World
I think that Cushing has done an excellent job. If I again teach a course similar to his I will certainly consider using his book as a text . Anthony Leggett, The Times Higher Education Supplement
As a chronological text in the history and philosophy of science for undergraduate students of the physical sciences, this book is unexcelled. J. Leplin, Endeavour
Altogether, the book provides a good overview of the basis underlying 3000 years of physical knowledge . H Rechenberg, Institute of Physics Publishing
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This book examines a selection of philosophical issues in the context of specific episodes in the development of physical theories. Advances in science are presented against the historical and philosophical backgrounds in which they occurred. A major aim is to impress upon the reader the essential role that philosophical considerations have played in the actual practice of science. The book begins with some necessary introduction to the history of ancient and early modern science, with major emphasis being given to the two great watersheds of twentieth-century physics: relativity and, especially, quantum mechanics. At times the term construction may seem more appropriate than discovery for the way theories have developed and, especially in the later chapters, the question of the influence of historical, philosophical and even social factors on the very form and content of scientific theories is discussed.
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Since we hope to learn something about science and its operation and since science concerns itself with a certain type of knowledge and its attainment, let us begin with a brief consideration of how we arrive at knowledge. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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