The Unknown as an Engine for Science An Essay on the Definite and the Indefinite /

This book explores the limits of our knowledge. The author shows how uncertainty and indefiniteness not only define the borders confining our understanding, but how they feed into the process of discovery and help to push back these borders. Starting with physics the author collects examples from ec...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pirner, Hans J. (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edición:1st ed. 2015.
Colección:The Frontiers Collection,
Temas:
Physics-Philosophy.
Science-Philosophy.
Mathematical logic.
Philosophical Foundations of Physics and Astronomy.
Philosophy of Science.
Mathematical Logic and Foundations.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo

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