The Concept of the Positron: A Philosophical Analysis - Brossura

Hanson, Norwood Russell

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ISBN 10: 052110646X ISBN 13: 9780521106467

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Riassunto

Originally published in 1963, The Concept of the Positron forms a detailed analysis of quantum theory. Whilst it is not as well known as Professor Hanson's previous book, Patterns of Discovery (1958), the text has many interesting aspects. In many ways it goes further than Hanson's earlier work in approaching the problems of theory competition and the rationality of science, topics that have since become central to the philosophy of science. It is also notable for a rigorous and forthright defence of the Copenhagen Interpretation. Taken together, the ideas presented in this book constitute a first-rate achievement in the history and philosophy of science. This paperback reissue comes with a new preface from Matthew Lund, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Rowan University.

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Originally published in 1963, The Concept of the Positron forms a detailed analysis of quantum theory. It discusses the problems of theory competition and the rationality of science. It is also notable for a rigorous and forthright defence of the Copenhagen Interpretation.

Contenuti:

Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Light; 2. Explaining and predicting; 3. Picturing; 4. Correspondence and uncertainty; 5. Interpreting; 6. Some cautions; 7. Uncertainty again; 8. Equivalence?; 9. The positron; Appendices; Index.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 052110646X
• ISBN 13: 9780521106467
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 254