Through The Mirrors Of Science

Author : James Robert Brown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2002-10-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134873562

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Smoke and Mirrors by James Robert Brown Pdf

Realism is an enlightening story, a tale which enriches our experience and makes it more intelligible. Yet this wonderful picture of humanity's best efforts at knowledge has been badly bruised by numerous critics. James Robert Brown in Smoke and Mirrors fights back against figures such as Richard Rorty, Bruno Latour, Michael Ruse and Hilary Putnam who have attacked realist accounts of science. But this volume is not wholly devoted to combating Rorty and others who blow smoke in our eyes; the second half is concerned with arguing that there are some amazing ways in which science mirrors the world. The role of abstraction, abstract objects and a priori ways of getting at reality are all explored in showing how science reflects reality. Smoke and Mirrors is a defence of science and knowledge in general as well as a defence of a particular way of understanding science. It is of interest to all those who wish or need to know how science works.

Author : Francesco Coniglione
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783110319637

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Through the Mirrors of Science by Francesco Coniglione Pdf

Is the objective that the European Union set itself in 2000, that is, to be «the most competitive knowledge-based society and economy» by 2010 still realistic? The momentous year has arrived, but it is discouraging to note that very few steps have been made in the direction that was fixed. What has gone wrong? Were the philosophical, epistemological and economic conditions adequate to achieve the desired result? This book – the result of a research project commissioned by the European Commission – critically investigates the society of knowledge and the way in which the European Union has proceeded towards it, examining first of all the premises and the contributions that the disciplines of Science and Technological Studies can provide. In this way, we have proposed innovative theoretical and epistemological bases for a multidisciplinary approach – making use of the Modelling Approach to Science – and therefore insisting on the function that human sciences can have for a society of knowledge that hinges not so much on an industrialist scenario, but a humanist one that eschews hyper-specialization and instead privileges creativity, flexibility, imagination and innovation economy.

Author : Samuel Y. Edgerton
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Art, Renaissance
ISBN : 0801474809

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The Mirror, the Window, and the Telescope by Samuel Y. Edgerton Pdf

Edgerton shows how linear perspective emerged in early fifteenth-century Florence out of an artistic and religious context in which devout Christians longed for divine presence in their daily lives and ultimately undermined medieval Christian cosmology.

Author : Andy Weir
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593135228

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Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—in development as a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling. HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal • “An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today “If you loved The Martian, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s latest.”—The Washington Post Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.

Author : John Briggs,F. David Peat
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:49015000573759

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Turbulent Mirror by John Briggs,F. David Peat Pdf

Explores the many faces of chaos and reveals how its laws direct most of the familiar processes of everyday life.

Author : Giacomo Rizzolatti,Corrado Sinigaglia
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199217984

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Mirrors in the Brain by Giacomo Rizzolatti,Corrado Sinigaglia Pdf

When we witness a great actor, musician, or sportsperson performing, we share something of their experience. It become clear just how this sharing of experience is realised within the human brain. This text provides an accessible overview of mirror neurons, written by the man who first discovered them.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 866 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1868
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CORNELL:31924069708752

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English Mechanic and Mirror of Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Technology
ISBN : UOM:39015053258540

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English Mechanic and Mirror of Science and Art by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1364 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Technology
ISBN : UCAL:$C208752

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English Mechanic and Mirror of Science and Art by Anonim Pdf

Author : OpenStax
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 1680920456

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University Physics by OpenStax Pdf

University Physics is a three-volume collection that meets the scope and sequence requirements for two- and three-semester calculus-based physics courses. Volume 1 covers mechanics, sound, oscillations, and waves. Volume 2 covers thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and Volume 3 covers optics and modern physics. This textbook emphasizes connections between between theory and application, making physics concepts interesting and accessible to students while maintaining the mathematical rigor inherent in the subject. Frequent, strong examples focus on how to approach a problem, how to work with the equations, and how to check and generalize the result. The text and images in this textbook are grayscale.

Author : Barry B. Luokkala
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030293932

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Exploring Science Through Science Fiction by Barry B. Luokkala Pdf

How does Einstein’s description of space and time compare with Doctor Who? Can James Bond really escape from an armor-plated railroad car by cutting through the floor with a laser concealed in a wristwatch? What would it take to create a fully intelligent android, such as Star Trek’s Commander Data? Exploring Science Through Science Fiction addresses these and other intriguing questions, using science fiction as a springboard for discussing fundamental science concepts and cutting-edge science research. It includes references to original research papers, landmark scientific publications and technical documents, as well as a broad range of science literature at a more popular level. The revised second edition includes expanded discussions on topics such as gravitational waves and black holes, machine learning and quantum computing, gene editing, and more. In all, the second edition now features over 220 references to specific scenes in more than 160 sci-fi movies and TV episodes, spanning over 100 years of cinematic history. Designed as the primary text for a college-level course, this book will appeal to students across the fine arts, humanities, and hard sciences, as well as any reader with an interest in science and science fiction. Praise for the first edition: "This journey from science fiction to science fact provides an engaging and surprisingly approachable read..." (Jen Jenkins, Journal of Science Fiction, Vol. 2 (1), September 2017)

Author : Martin Hollins,Maggie Williams,Virginia Whitby
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134131068

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Progression in Primary Science by Martin Hollins,Maggie Williams,Virginia Whitby Pdf

Using many examples drawn from classroom practice, this guide supports and aims to extend the student teacher's own subject knowledge and understanding of science in the context of the primary classroom. It offers an accessible guide to all the main concepts of Key Stages one and two science teaching. Illustrating the importance of issues such as resourcing and assessing science in the primary classroom, the book offers guidance for practicing teachers who consider themselves "non-specialists" in science.

Author : Dan Witkowski
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0679872299

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Funhouse Mirrors by Dan Witkowski Pdf

Mirror, mirror, off the wall -- here are mirrors both wide and tall! Welcome to the Fun House, where nothing is quite as it seems, thanks to this amazing collection of mirrors, distortions, special effects, and optical illusions. Explore the world of mirrors and reflection as you weave your way through the pages of tricks, stunts, and experiments, including: face-off in the hall of 1000 faces; puzzles in the gallery of giggles; hidden images in the scrambler room; and amazing mazes. For ages 4 and up. A Children's Book-of-the-Month Club Main Selection.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1842
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:32044091958264

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Readings in Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Natalie M. Rosinsky
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404803327

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Light by Natalie M. Rosinsky Pdf

Briefly explains the effects of light and includes experiments to demonstrate.