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The Concept Of Matter

The Concept Of Matter

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesBiology

ISBN10: 1258272709
ISBN13: 9781258272708
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Apr 7 2012
Pages: 638
Weight: 2.24
Height: 1.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Concept of Matter by Ernan McMullin is a philosophical exploration of the concept of matter and its role in scientific inquiry. McMullin analyzes the historical development of the concept of matter, tracing its roots back to ancient Greek philosophy and following its evolution through the scientific revolution and into modern physics. He also examines the various philosophical debates surrounding the nature of matter, including debates over its fundamental properties, its relationship to energy, and its potential for reduction to more basic components. Throughout the book, McMullin argues for a nuanced understanding of the concept of matter that takes into account both its scientific and philosophical implications. This book is an important contribution to the ongoing discussion of the nature of reality and the role of science in our understanding of the world.Additional Contributors Include V. C. Chappell, Leonard J. Eslick, Herbert Feigl, And Many Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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