Reversing the Arrow of Time

Bryan W. Roberts (London School of Economics and Political Science)

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Cambridge University Press
08 December 2022

Philosophy: metaphysics & ontology; Philosophy of science; Time (chronology), time systems & standards; Physics

The arrow of time refers to the curious asymmetry that distinguishes the future from the past. Reversing the Arrow of Time argues that there is an intimate link between the symmetries of 'time itself' and time reversal symmetry in physical theories, which has wide-ranging implications for both physics and its philosophy. This link helps to clarify how we can learn about the symmetries of our world; how to understand the relationship between symmetries and what is real, and how to overcome pervasive illusions about the direction of time. Roberts explains the significance of time reversal in a way that intertwines physics and philosophy, to establish what the arrow of time means and how we can come to know it. This book is both mathematically and philosophically rigorous yet remains accessible to advanced undergraduates in physics and philosophy of physics. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

By: Bryan W. Roberts (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 250mm, Width: 176mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 630g
ISBN: 9781009123327
ISBN 10: 1009123327
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 08 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bryan W. Roberts is Associate Professor at the London School of Economics where he directs the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Sciences (CPNSS). He won the Leverhulme Prize in 2017 for his work on observables, and he publishes work in many areas of philosophy and physics.

Reviews for Reversing the Arrow of Time

'… the book is complementary to many discussions about (real or imagined) arrows of time in physics, and is clearly written despite the philosophical and mathematical details. [… this book] is thus essential reading for those interested, whether or not they completely agree with Roberts.' Phillip Helbig, The Observatory