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Book SynopsisA magisterial study of the philosophy of physics, pursuing the conceptual development of physics from Galileo and Newton to Einstein and the founders of quantum mechanics. There is also discussion of important philosophers of physics in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and of twentieth-century debates.
Trade Review' … a rich work full of fascinating material on the history of the interaction between physics and philosophy.' Lawrence Sklar
'I thoroughly recommend this book … there is no doubt that Torretti presents a shining example of physics and philosophy intelligently interacting, structured as a sweeping historical review. For those inspired to venture further the comprehensive bibliography will be an added bonus.' Zentrallblatt für Mathematik
Table of Contents1. The transformation of natural philosophy in the seventeenth century; 2. Newton; 3. Kant; 4. The rich nineteenth century; 5. Relativity; 6. Quantum mechanics; 7. Perspectives and reflections; Supplements; Endnotes; References.
