The determinate world : Kant and Helmholtz on the physical meaning of geometry /

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This book offers a new interpretation of Hermann von Helmholtz's work on the epistemology of geometry. A detailed analysis of the philosophical arguments of Helmholtz's Erhaltung der Kraft shows that he took physical theories to be constrained by a regulative ideal. They must render nature...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Hyder, David Jalal, 1964-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin ; New York : Walter de Gruyter, ©2009.
Series:Quellen und Studien zur Philosophie ; Bd. 69.
Subjects:
Helmholtz, Hermann von, > 1821-1894.
Kant, Immanuel, > 1724-1804.
Kant, Immanuel, > 1724-1804. > Metaphysische Anfangsgründe der Naturwissenschaft.
Helmholtz, Hermann von, > 1821-1894
Kant, Immanuel, > 1724-1804
Metaphysische Anfangsgründe der Naturwissenschaft (Kant, Immanuel)
1800-1899
Geometry > Philosophy.
Geometry > History > 19th century.
Color > History.
Géométrie > Philosophie.
Géométrie > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Couleur > Histoire.
MATHEMATICS > Geometry > General.
Color
Geometry
Geometry > Philosophy
Philosophie
Geometrie
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The empirical determination of physical concepts in Kant's Metaphysical foundations of natural science
  • 3. Helmholtz on the comprehension of nature
  • 4. Colour-theory and manifolds
  • 5. The road to empirical geometry
  • 6. Helmholtz on geometry, 1868-1878
  • 7. Conclusion.

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