ERNST MACH'S VIENNA 1895-1930 by Blackmore, John T ISBN 0792371224
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The majority of scientists since the 17th century have accepted the 'representist' views about matter, in which it is held that scientific theories about the unseeable represent real existing things. This work examines the influence and dialogue of a minority movement, founded by Viennese philosopher and physicist Ernst Mach, which rejected the pre
This work gives insight into the philosophical influence Ernst Mach (1838--1916) has had on leading Viennese physicists and philosophers of his time by relating the ideas and works of these men to Mach's phenomenalism. The relation between Mach and the University of Vienna Philosophical Society is also examined. In the process little-known documents and correspondence from Mach are presented. Additionally, this extensive research helps clarify the conflict between Mach and most physicists over the reality of atoms and places the claim of Mach and his followers to represent science and philosophy of science against the claim of Planck and Einstein that phenomenalism and positivism were not even compatible with science. Audience: This is an ideal book for both graduate students and scholars in the field of history and philosophy of science.
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[edit] Title
ERNST MACH'S VIENNA 1895-1930
[edit] Author
Blackmore, John T
[edit] ISBN
0792371224
[edit] Published
31/08/2001
[edit] Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers
[edit] Binding
hardback
[edit] Retail Price
100 (GBP)
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