Symbol and Physical Knowledge
Massimo Ferrari
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Symbol and Physical Knowledge
Published
2002
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages
230
ISBN-13
9783642074745
ISBN-10
364207474X
Description
This book tackles the question of the symbolic structure of physics, a topic which is implicit in any theory of knowledge, but one that often seems to be ignored as an explicit and central element in today's epistemological debates. The elucidation of this problem should benefit a number of ongoing discussions and can help to avoid much recurring confusion. The contributions to the book have been chosen so as to provide a coherent view, ultimately addressing the relation between the concepts used in science and the real world. The first part provides an introduction to the problem as it arises in physics, and to the modern history of symbols. The subject of the second part is the epistemological discussion taking place between physicists and philosophers about the role of symbols in our knowledge of Nature. The third part addresses key issues related to the methodology of physics and the character of its symbolic structures. The aim of this book is to provide a consistent, if not comprehensive, view, emphasizing aspects that are paradigmatic for the natural sciences as a whole.
Über die spezielle und die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie
Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica
De rerum natura
Notre Dame de Paris
Of Human Bondage
The Secret Garden
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How many pages are in Symbol and Physical Knowledge?
This edition of Symbol and Physical Knowledge has approximately 230 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Symbol and Physical Knowledge?
For most readers, Symbol and Physical Knowledge typically takes between 4h 48m and 3h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Symbol and Physical Knowledge?
The estimated word count for Symbol and Physical Knowledge is approximately 57,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Symbol and Physical Knowledge?
Symbol and Physical Knowledge was written by Massimo Ferrari.
When was Symbol and Physical Knowledge published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.