The interpretation of science; selected essays.
Type
Book
Authors
A.H. Johnson ( Edited, with an introd )
Category
Publication Year
1961
Publisher
Indianapolis, Bobbs-Merrill , United States
Pages
274 pages
Subject
Science Philosophy.
Abstract
The philosophy of science. The first physical synthesis -- The organization of thought -- Theories of the bifurcation of nature -- Time, space, and material : are they, and if so in what sense, the ultimate data of science -- Time -- Space, time, and relativity -- Uniformity and contingency -- Einstein's theory : an alternative suggestion -- The philosophical aspects of the Principle of Relativity -- The idealistic implication of Einstein's theory -- The problem of simultaneity : is there a paradox in the principle of relativity in regard to the relation of time measured to time lived? -- The relevance of natural science to education and religion. Science in general education -- Religion and science -- Metaphysics and the evaluation of natural science. Mathematics and the good -- Remarks -- Response -- Objects and subjects -- Time -- Immortality.
Description
274 pages 21 cm.
Biblio Notes
526501
Number of Copies
1
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Main | 99011896 | Q175.W575 | 1 | Yes |