Thomas Ryckman

Einstein

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Produktbeschreibung

Albert Einstein was the most influential physicist of the 20th century. In this much-needed book, Tom Ryckman demystifies Einstein's revolutionary theories of time and space and provides a brilliant philosophical introduction to his work and legacy.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 406
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 640g
• ISBN-13: 9780415773263
• ISBN-10: 0415773261
• Artikelnr.: 57005661

Autorenporträt

Thomas Ryckman is Professor of Philosophy at Stanford University, USA. He is author of The Reign of Relativity: Philosophy in Physics 1915-1925 (2005).

Inhaltsangabe

Chronology
Introduction
1. Life and Works
Part 1: Quantum theory
2. On the road to Planck 1900
3. Contributions to the old quantum theory
4. Quantum mechanics
Part 2: Relativity
5. Special relativity
6. General relativity
Part 3: Geometry and philosophy
7. Geometry and experience
8. Philosophy of science - realism
9. Philosophy of science - constructivism
10. Philosophy of science - rationalism
11. Influence and Legacy
Glossary
Index.

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Chronology

Introduction

1. Life and Works

Part 1: Quantum theory

2. On the road to Planck 1900

3. Contributions to the old quantum theory

4. Quantum mechanics

Part 2: Relativity

5. Special relativity

6. General relativity

Part 3: Geometry and philosophy

7. Geometry and experience

8. Philosophy of science - realism

9. Philosophy of science - constructivism

10. Philosophy of science - rationalism

11. Influence and Legacy



Glossary

Index.

Rezensionen

"In this well-written and thoroughly researched book, Thomas Ryckman presents Albert Einstein as both a physicist and a philosopher. The discussion of Einstein's often neglected work in statistical mechanics and the brilliant description of the famous Bohr-Einstein debates are the best I've seen anywhere. I learned a lot from this book, and you will too." - James Trefil, George Mason University, USA

"Ryckman's book is a thoroughly researched and very clearly presented guide to Einstein's evolving philosophy of science. It offers illuminating insights into how Einstein constantly reformulated his philosophical views about science in the light of the revolutionary developments within theoretical physics itself." - Lawrence Sklar, University of Michigan, USA

"A masterful book. Ryckman discusses how Einstein's philosophical positions were forged in his struggle with classical physics, relativity and quantum theory. He describes the history and philosophical significance of these struggles in a way that is accessible to students of philosophy without a background in physics, yet stays away from oversimplifications. I can only marvel at how Ryckman achieved this feat!" - Dennis Lehmkuhl, California Institute of Technology, USA