This Element offers an opinionated and selective introduction to philosophical issues concerning idealizations in physics, including the concept of and reasons for introducing idealization, abstraction, and approximation, possible taxonomy and justification, and application to issues of mathematical Platonism, scientific realism, and scientific understanding.
By:
Elay Shech (Auburn University Alabama) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 147g ISBN:9781108925044 ISBN 10: 1108925049 Series:Elements in the Philosophy of Physics Pages: 75 Publication Date:26 January 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active