On the Metaphysics of Experimental Physics by K. Rogers (English) Hardcover Book

Description: On the Metaphysics of Experimental Physics by K. Rogers This provocative and critical work addresses the question of why scientific realists and positivists consider experimental physics to be a natural and empirical science. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This provocative and critical work addresses the question of why scientific realists and positivists consider experimental physics to be a natural and empirical science. Taking insights from contemporary science studies, continental philosophy, and the history of physics, this book describes and analyses the metaphysical presuppositions that underwrite the technological use of experimental apparatus and instruments to explore, model, and understand nature. By revealing this metaphysical foundation, the author questions whether experimental physics is a natural and empirical science at all. Author Biography KARL ROGERS studied physics and philosophy at Lancaster University. He received his PhD in the philosophy of science from the University of Bath. He is a Research Fellow in Science Studies at Bath and is currently a visiting lecturer in Buenos Aries, where he lives with his wife and son. Table of Contents PART 1: ENTERING THE CAVE OF THE SHADOW PUPPETEERS The Cave of the Shadow Puppeteers How are Science and Technology Related? Technology, Knowledge and Truth PART 2: THE SPIRIT OF THE ENTERPRISE Bhaskars Realist Theory of Science The Inadequacy of Empirical Adequacy Bhaskars Transcendental Argument PART 3: THE MATHEMATICAL PROJECTION OF SIX SIMPLE MACHINES Galileo and the Mathematical Projection of the Six Simple Machines Mechanical Realism and the Mechanical World-View PART 4: THE MAKING OF THE GROUND PLAN OF NATURE Setting-up the Ground Plan Construals, Technographe, Exoframing and Mathematial Practices Making the Ground Plan of Nature The Theory of the Real PART 5: THE ANVIL OF PRACTICE AND THE ART OF EXPERIMENTATION Models, Metaphors and Machine Performances The Technological Framework of Experimental Physics Technology, Truth and Experimental Physics PART 6: WHAT ENABLES US TO BUILD MACHINES? Whence the Resistance? What Enables Us to Build Machines? Leaving the Cave of the Shadow Puppeteers Notes and References Index Long Description This provocative and critical work addresses the question of why scientific realists and positivists consider experimental physics to be a natural and empirical science. Taking insights from contemporary science studies, continental philosophy, and the history of physics, this book describes and analyzes the metaphysical presuppositions that underwrite the technological use of experimental apparatus and instruments to explore, model, and understand nature. Description for Bookstore This provocative and critical work addresses the question of why scientific realists and positivists consider experimental physics to be a natural and empirical science. Taking insights from contemporary science studies, continental philosophy, and the history of physics, this book describes and analyzes the metaphysical presuppositions that underwrite the technological use of experimental apparatus and instruments to explore, model, and understand nature. Details ISBN1403945284 Year 2005 ISBN-10 1403945284 ISBN-13 9781403945280 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2005-04-15 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Gordonsville Country of Publication United States Short Title ON THE METAPHYSICS OF EXPERIME Language English Media Book DEWEY 530.01 Author K. Rogers Pages 252 Edition 2005th DOI 10.1604/9781403945280 AU Release Date 2005-04-15 NZ Release Date 2005-04-15 US Release Date 2005-04-15 UK Release Date 2005-04-15 Illustrations VII, 252 p. Publisher Palgrave USA Edition Description 2005 ed. Alternative 9781349522927 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98041145;

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