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

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Pirner, Hans J. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Σειρά: The Frontiers Collection,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Philosophy and science.; Mathematical logic.; History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics.; Philosophy of Science.; Mathematical Logic and Foundations.

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...