Robert S Cohen / Physical Ideas their Content Logic and Social Contexts Signed

Description: Physical Ideas, their Content, Logic, and Social Contexts in the Education of Humanities Majors at Wesleyan University Author: Cohen, Robert S. Title: Physical Ideas, their Content, Logic, and Social Contexts in the Education of Humanities Majors at Wesleyan University Publication: NP: American Journal of Physics, 1950 Description: Wraps. Wraps, 10.25 x 8 inches, very good, inscribed on top of front cover to Adolf Grunbaum, "For Adi -- a report on time well spent I think, Bobby." Grunbaum received his BA from Wesleyan in 1943 with a twofold High Distinction in philosophy and mathematics. Cohen was born in New York City on February 18, 1923. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, where he met Adolf Grünbaum. He later recalled, "I found a friend who had read Bertrand Russell and who already understood that a life of the mind and a life of action were possible together, and even more that love of physics and love of philosophy could be joined." The two friends would go on to found two of the most important centers for philosophy of science in the world—"Bobby" at BU and "Adi" at Pittsburgh. Cohen went to Wesleyan University in 1939 (joined shortly thereafter by both Grünbaum and Gerald Holton) obtaining his B.Sc. in physics in 1943. He went on to graduate school at Yale, receiving his Ph.D. in physics in 1948, having taken many philosophy courses, including Kantian philosophy with Ernst Cassirer who had recently arrived at Yale.Cohen was an assistant professor of physics and philosophy at Wesleyan from 1949 to 1957, after which he moved to Boston University, first as an associate professor of physics from 1957 to 1959, and then as a professor of both philosophy and physics from 1959 until his retirement in 1993. Very good. Seller ID: H30391 Subject: Education RAREBOOKSTORE RareBookStore is a long-established eBay seller specializing in used and rare books in all fields-plus prints, ephemera, maps, music, photography, and the occasional painting. We sell good books at good prices and want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Be sure to add us to your "favorite" sellers and check back to see new items listed daily! We pride ourselves on our high standards, high eBay ratings, and helpful staff, so please contact us directly if you encounter any issues. Standard shipping is via USPS Media Mail. Expedited options are available at checkout. Payment is expected within 2 business days unless otherwise arranged. Our warehouse is staffed Monday-Friday and we respond to inquiries as quickly as possible. We hope you enjoy browsing our selection of great books. Happy reading!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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