Notions Of Physics In Natural Philosophy

Author : George Vlahakis
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-19
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781527566392

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Notions of Physics in Natural Philosophy by George Vlahakis Pdf

The European Physical Society Conference “Notions of Physics in Natural Philosophy” was held in 23-25 September 2007 in Athens. It was organized by the Program of History and Philosophy of Science of the Institute for Neohellenic Research / National Hellenic Research Foundation and the Laboratory of Science Education, Epistemology and Educational Technology of the University of Athens. The Conference was supported by the History of Physics Committee of the European Physical Society and the History of Physics Group of Institute of Physics (England). The latter was represented by Mr. Malcolm Cooper, editor of the Newsletter of the Group who kindly gave as a brief description of the activities of the Group. The main themes of the Conference were:  The emergence of notions of physics in ancient philosophy  The concept of physical laws in Philosophy of Nature during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance  The mathematization of Natural Philosophy and the emergence of classical sciences. We hope that the present volume of the Proceedings will be a useful tool for those interested on the subject.

Author : Benjamin Silliman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Physics
ISBN : UCAL:$B24730

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Principles of Physics by Benjamin Silliman Pdf

Author : Ruth Glasner
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-06-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199567737

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Averroes' Physics by Ruth Glasner Pdf

Ruth Glasner presents an illuminating reappraisal of Averroes' physics. She reveals that Averroes changed his interpretation of the basic notions of physics - the structure of corporeal reality and the definition of motion - more than once.

Author : Abner Shimony,Herman Feshbach
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Science
ISBN : 0262693089

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Physics as Natural Philosophy by Abner Shimony,Herman Feshbach Pdf

When Laszlo Tisza first came to MIT in 1941, he had already made significant contributions to physics. In the years since, he has consolidated his position as one of the most important theoreticians of his time. Tisza's major areas of activity, closely reflected in these twenty-three essays, have included studies of quantum liquids (in particular, the remarkable properties of liquid helium and the nature of superfluidity and superconductivity), irreversible thermodynamics and the statistical thermodynamics of equilibrium, phase transitions and critical phenomena, and the application of group theory to molecular spectroscopy.Tisza has also given long and close attention to the philosophy and history of his science, to a degree rarely attained by an active research physicist. His special contribution has been his insights into the logical and conceptual structure of physics. This aspect of Tisza's work is less well known than his technical contributions, and the book has been structured to right the balance by revealing Tisza the natural philosopher who collaborates with Tisza the physicist.Written by Tisza's colleagues and former students, the essays are grouped under five headings: Foundations of Probability and Thermodynamics; Condensed Matter Physics; Quantum Mechanics and Relativity; Biological Systems; and History and Philosophy of Science.Abner Shimony, Professor of Philosophy and Physics at Boston University, has contributed a closing evaluation of Tisza's philosophy of science, and Herman Feshbach, Head of the Department of Physics at MIT, has contributed an opening recollection of Tisza's scientific style.

Author : Peter Michael Harman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2001-02-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 052100585X

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The Natural Philosophy of James Clerk Maxwell by Peter Michael Harman Pdf

This book examines James Clerk Maxwell, creator of the electromagnetic theory of light and kinetic theory of gases.

Author : Neil Arnott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1827
Category : Physics
ISBN : OXFORD:600015347

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Elements of Physics by Neil Arnott Pdf

Author : Peter Michael Harman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015014718707

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Metaphysics and Natural Philosophy by Peter Michael Harman Pdf

Author : Neil Arnott,Alexander Bain,Alfred Swaine Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 873 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Physics
ISBN : OCLC:794824762

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Elements of Physics, Or, Natural Philosophy by Neil Arnott,Alexander Bain,Alfred Swaine Taylor Pdf

Author : David Cahan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2003-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780226089287

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From Natural Philosophy to the Sciences by David Cahan Pdf

During the nineteenth century, much of the modern scientific enterprise took shape: scientific disciplines were formed, institutions and communities were founded, and unprecedented applications to and interactions with other aspects of society and culture occurred. In this book, eleven leading historians of science assess what their field has taught us about this exciting time and identify issues that remain unexamined or require reconsideration. They treat both scientific disciplines—biology, physics, chemistry, the earth sciences, mathematics, and the social sciences—in their specific intellectual and sociocultural contexts as well as the broader topics of science and medicine; science and religion; scientific institutions and communities; and science, technology, and industry. Providing a much-needed overview and analysis of a rapidly expanding field, From Natural Philosophy to the Sciences will be essential for historians of science, but also of great interest to scholars of all aspects of nineteenth-century life and culture. Contributors: Bernadette Bensaude-Vincent, Jed Z. Buchwald, David Cahan, Joseph Dauben, Frederick Gregory, Michael Hagner, Sungook Hong, David R. Oldroyd, Theodore M. Porter, Robert J. Richards, Ulrich Wengenroth

Author : George Payn Quackenbos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Physics
ISBN : NYPL:33433069100364

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A Natural Philosophy by George Payn Quackenbos Pdf

Author : Neil Arnott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433057752762

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Elements of physics by Neil Arnott Pdf

Author : George Payn QUACKENBOS (the Elder.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1860
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0018317469

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A Natural Philosophy: embracing the most recent discoveries in the various branches of physics, and exhibiting the application of scientific principles in every-day life, etc by George Payn QUACKENBOS (the Elder.) Pdf

Author : Thomas Exley
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1020081007

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Principles of Natural Philosophy, Or, a New Theory of Physics by Thomas Exley Pdf

Exley's groundbreaking work established a new theory of physics based on the concept of gravitation, which he applied to a wide range of phenomena in the natural world. Written in the mid-19th century, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of scientific thought and inquiry during a critical period in history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Sebastian Lutz,Adam Tamas Tuboly
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9780429771163

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Logical Empiricism and the Physical Sciences by Sebastian Lutz,Adam Tamas Tuboly Pdf

This volume has two primary aims: to trace the traditions and changes in methods, concepts, and ideas that brought forth the logical empiricists’ philosophy of physics and to present and analyze the logical empiricists’ various and occasionally contrary ideas about the physical sciences and their philosophical relevance. These original chapters discuss these developments in their original contexts and social and institutional environments, thus showing the various fruitful conceptions and philosophies behind the history of 20th-century philosophy of science. Logical Empiricism and the Natural Sciences is divided into three thematic sections. Part I surveys the influences on logical empiricism’s philosophy of science and physics. It features chapters on Maxwell’s role in the worldview of logical empiricism, on Reichenbach’s account of objectivity, on the impact of Poincaré on Neurath’s early views on scientific method, Frank’s exchanges with Einstein about philosophy of physics, and on the forgotten role of Kurt Grelling. Part II focuses on specific physical theories, including Carnap’s and Reichenbach’s positions on Einstein’s theory of general relativity, Reichenbach’s critique of unified field theory, and the logical empiricists’ reactions to quantum mechanics. The third and final group of chapters widens the scope to philosophy of science and physics in general. It includes contributions on von Mises’ frequentism; Frank’s account of concept formation and confirmation; and the interrelations between Nagel’s, Feigl’s, and Hempel’s versions of logical empiricism. This book offers a comprehensive account of the logical empiricists’ philosophy of physics. It is a valuable resource for researchers interested in the history and philosophy of science, philosophy of physics, and the history of analytic philosophy.

Author : Neil Arnott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Physics
ISBN : UOM:39015067933310

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Elements of Physics, Or, Natural Philosophy, General and Medical by Neil Arnott Pdf