A Model of the Universe: Space-Time, Probability and Decision (Clarendon Library of Logic & Philosophy)

Storrs McCall

ISBN 10: 0198236220 / ISBN 13: 9780198236221

Editore: Clarendon Press, 1996

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reprint edition. 344 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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• Titolo: A Model of the Universe: Space-Time, Probability and Decision (Clarendon Library of Logic & Philosophy)
• Editore: Clarendon Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0198236220
• ISBN 13: 9780198236221
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Brand New
• Peso: 0,59 chilogrammi

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Riassunto

Storrs McCall presents an original philosophical theory of the nature of the universe based on a striking new model of its space-time structure and argues that the fact that the model throws light on such a large number of problems constitutes strong evidence that the universe is as the model portrays it. An ambitious, controversial, and ingenious idea for a completely new metaphysical foundation for philosophy and physics, this book discusses a broad range of topics within the framework of the new theory, and will be of special interest to physicists for its original new interpretation of quantum mechanics.

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`the most coherent and fully worked-out account of the universe that takes seriously indeterminism and the dynamic nature of time ... McCall's branching-tree model is the best alternative version yet to be produced ... his discussion of quantum mechanics is well-informed and illuminating ... clear, well-argued and accessible ... It is a must for every philosophical library, and any philosopher who is serious about metaphysics or interested in contemporary topics in philosophical logic.' (J.R. Lucas, International Studies in the Philosophy of Science)