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The Resource Physics and our view of the world, edited by Jan Hilgevoord
Physics and our view of the world, edited by Jan Hilgevoord
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- Summary
- "One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? What does physics tell us about reality? Does possession of the Theory of Everything leave room for the existence of God? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world." "Based on talks given at the Third Erasmus Ascension Symposium in the Netherlands, the book contains contributions from John Barrow, Paul Davies, Dennis Dieks, Willem Drees, Paul Feyerabend, Bas van Fraassen, Mary Hesse, Gerard 't Hooft and Ernan McMullin. Also included, however, are the discussions which followed the talks, characterized by a frank exchange of views and many clear insights into these difficult issues." "At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology."--Jacket
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- ix, 304 pages
- Note
- "This book is a result of the third Erasmus Ascension Symposium organized by the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation in Amsterdam"--Foreword
- Contents
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- Questioning the answers of stumbling upon good and bad theories of everything / Gerard 't Hooft
- Theories of everything / John D. Barrow
- The scientific view of the world : introduction / Dennis Dieks
- Enlarging the known world / Ernan McMullin
- The world of empiricism / Bas C. van Fraassen
- Has the scientific view of the world a special status compared with other views? ; Quantum theory and our view of the world / Paul Feyerabend
- Interpretation of science : science as interpretation / Bas C. van Fraassen
- Problems in debates about physics and religion / Willem B. Drees
- The mind of God / Paul Davies
- The sources of models for God : metaphysics or metaphor? / Mary B. Hesse
- Isbn
- 9780521476805
- Label
- Physics and our view of the world
- Title
- Physics and our view of the world
- Statement of responsibility
- edited by Jan Hilgevoord
- Subject
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- Conference papers and proceedings
- Natuurkunde
- Philosophie des sciences -- Congrès
- Physics -- Philosophy
- Physics -- Philosophy -- Congresses
- Physique -- Philosophie | Congrès
- Religion and science
- Religion and science -- Congresses
- Religion et sciences -- Congrès
- Science -- Philosophy
- Science -- Philosophy -- Congresses
- Wetenschapsfilosofie
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "One of the central questions of physics is whether or not a Theory of Everything is possible. Many physicists believe that such a theory might be attainable, a belief which has led to speculation that we might one day 'know the mind of God'. But what would be the philosophical implications of having a blueprint for the Universe? What does physics tell us about reality? Does possession of the Theory of Everything leave room for the existence of God? In this fascinating book, a group of distinguished physicists and philosophers examine not only the claims of modern physics, but also the impact these claims have on our view of the world." "Based on talks given at the Third Erasmus Ascension Symposium in the Netherlands, the book contains contributions from John Barrow, Paul Davies, Dennis Dieks, Willem Drees, Paul Feyerabend, Bas van Fraassen, Mary Hesse, Gerard 't Hooft and Ernan McMullin. Also included, however, are the discussions which followed the talks, characterized by a frank exchange of views and many clear insights into these difficult issues." "At a time when many people view science with deep suspicion, this book will be of great interest to anyone wishing to explore the complex relationships that exist between physics and philosophy, theology and ideology."--Jacket
- Cataloging source
- DLC
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- LC call number
- QC5.56
- LC item number
- .P486 1994
- Literary form
- non fiction
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- Praemium Erasmianum Foundation
- Hilgevoord, Jan
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- Physics
- Science
- Religion and science
- Physics
- Religion and science
- Science
- Natuurkunde
- Wetenschapsfilosofie
- Physique
- Religion et sciences
- Philosophie des sciences
- Label
- Physics and our view of the world, edited by Jan Hilgevoord
- Note
- "This book is a result of the third Erasmus Ascension Symposium organized by the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation in Amsterdam"--Foreword
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-298) and index
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- volume
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- Contents
- Questioning the answers of stumbling upon good and bad theories of everything / Gerard 't Hooft -- Theories of everything / John D. Barrow -- The scientific view of the world : introduction / Dennis Dieks -- Enlarging the known world / Ernan McMullin -- The world of empiricism / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Has the scientific view of the world a special status compared with other views? ; Quantum theory and our view of the world / Paul Feyerabend -- Interpretation of science : science as interpretation / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Problems in debates about physics and religion / Willem B. Drees -- The mind of God / Paul Davies -- The sources of models for God : metaphysics or metaphor? / Mary B. Hesse
- Dimensions
- 25 cm
- Extent
- ix, 304 pages
- Isbn
- 9780521476805
- Lccn
- 93046713
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- unmediated
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- rdamedia
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- Other physical details
- illustrations
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- (OCoLC)29518342
- (OCoLC)ocm29518342
- Label
- Physics and our view of the world, edited by Jan Hilgevoord
- Note
- "This book is a result of the third Erasmus Ascension Symposium organized by the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation in Amsterdam"--Foreword
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 297-298) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Questioning the answers of stumbling upon good and bad theories of everything / Gerard 't Hooft -- Theories of everything / John D. Barrow -- The scientific view of the world : introduction / Dennis Dieks -- Enlarging the known world / Ernan McMullin -- The world of empiricism / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Has the scientific view of the world a special status compared with other views? ; Quantum theory and our view of the world / Paul Feyerabend -- Interpretation of science : science as interpretation / Bas C. van Fraassen -- Problems in debates about physics and religion / Willem B. Drees -- The mind of God / Paul Davies -- The sources of models for God : metaphysics or metaphor? / Mary B. Hesse
- Dimensions
- 25 cm
- Extent
- ix, 304 pages
- Isbn
- 9780521476805
- Lccn
- 93046713
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Other physical details
- illustrations
- System control number
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- (OCoLC)29518342
- (OCoLC)ocm29518342
Subject
- Conference papers and proceedings
- Natuurkunde
- Philosophie des sciences -- Congrès
- Physics -- Philosophy
- Physics -- Philosophy -- Congresses
- Physique -- Philosophie | Congrès
- Religion and science
- Religion and science -- Congresses
- Religion et sciences -- Congrès
- Science -- Philosophy
- Science -- Philosophy -- Congresses
- Wetenschapsfilosofie
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