Quantum theory and the schism in physics (The Postscript to The logic of scientific discovery / as edited by W.W. Bartley, III)

Karl Popper

ISBN 10: 084767018X / ISBN 13: 9780847670185

Published by Rowan & Littlefield, 1982

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• Title: Quantum theory and the schism in physics (The Postscript to The logic of scientific discovery / as edited by W.W. Bartley, III)
• Publisher: Rowan & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 084767018X
• ISBN 13: 9780847670185
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The basic theme of Popper's philosophy--that something can come from nothing--is related to the present situation in physical theory. Popper carries his investigation right to the center of current debate in quantum physics. He proposes an interpretation of physics--and indeed an entire cosmology--which is realist, conjectural, deductivist and objectivist, anti-positivist, and anti-instrumentalist. He stresses understanding, reminding us that our ignorance grows faster than our conjectural knowledge.

Review

‘What distinguishes Popper from a great dull army of philosophers of science is that reading him is good for us’ Donald MacKay in Nature