Basic Structures of Reality: Essays in Meta-Physics

New York, US: Oxford University Press (2011)
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With its broad scope and deep study of the fundamental questions at the heart of philosophy of physics, this book is not intended primarily for specialists, but ...

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Introduction

This introductory chapter explains the themes addressed in this book and the book's author's general orientation. It recounts the author's decision to study physics and its philosophy, despite the fact that he had no real background in physics as a science and had not seriously worked on t... see more

The Concept of Matter

This chapter develops a theory of the nature of matter and space, which offers an interpretation of physics that is driven largely by philosophical concerns. It draws on the work of Descartes and Locke on extension and impenetrability. Philosophical theory is used to examine some basic con... see more

Motion, Change, and Physics

In his article on motion in the Encyclopedia of Philosophy, the distinguished historian and philosopher of physics Max Jammer writes: “The predominant role of the concept of motion in physical science poses a problem of great importance to philosophy. Why is it that all processes, laws, an... see more

Matter and Meaning

Physics has long distinguished itself as the exemplary science, being much admired and respected. Other disciplines have envied physics and tried to model themselves on it. The social sciences, in particular, have felt a strong urge to mimic the methods and techniques of physics. Its mani... see more

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