{"product_id":"physics-and-our-view-of-the-world-paperback-9780521476805","title":"Physics and our View of the World (Paperback) 9780521476805","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePhysics and our View of the World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn examination of the claims of modern physics, and their impact on our view of the world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJan Hilgevoord (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521476805, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 3 November 1994\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e316 pages, 12 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.6 x 18.9 x 1.7 cm, 0.57 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This book has a brief bibliography and a useful index.  It is a challenging text, to be recommended to the many who have enjoyed the struggle to follow Stephen Hawking through his Brief History of Time .' Charles Pereira, Tropical Agriculture Newsletter\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eOne of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world. Based on talks given at the Third Erasmus Ascension Symposium in The Netherlands, the book contains contributions from John Barrow, Paul Davies, Dennis Dieks, Willem Drees, Paul Feyerabend, Bas van Fraassen, Mary Hesse, Gerard 't Hooft and Ernan McMullin. At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction JAN HILGEVOORD\u003cbr\u003e 2. Questioning the answers GERARD T. HOOFT\u003cbr\u003e 3. Theories of everything JOHN BARROW\u003cbr\u003e 4. The scientific view of the world DENNIS DIEKS\u003cbr\u003e 5. Enlarging the world ERNAN McMULLIN\u003cbr\u003e 6. The world of empiricism BAS VAN FRAASSEN\u003cbr\u003e 7. Has the scientific view of the world a special status compared with other views? PAUL FEYERABEND\u003cbr\u003e 8. Quantum theory and our view of the world PAUL FEYERABEND\u003cbr\u003e 9. Interpretation of science - science as interpretation BAS VAN FRAASSEN\u003cbr\u003e 10. Problems in debates about physics and religion WILLEM DREES\u003cbr\u003e 11. The mind of God PAUL DAVIES\u003cbr\u003e 12. The sources of models for God: metaphysics or metaphor? MARY HESSE\u003cbr\u003e 13. Discussion.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physics%20%5BPH%5D%22\"\u003ePH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45999632318744,"sku":"9780521476805","price":46.35,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521476805i_ae7a30fe-9607-40ce-808c-e524f8fec9fd.jpg?v=1691382849","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/physics-and-our-view-of-the-world-paperback-9780521476805","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}