A consideration of the philosophical implications of the new physics

Max Jammer

pp. 41-61

in: Gérard Radnitzky, Gunnar Andersson (eds), The structure and development of science, Berlin, Springer, 1979

Abstract

A discussion of the philosophical implications of the new physics cannot confine itself to merely presenting the various aspects of the impact of modern physics on philosophical thought. But before attempting to reach a deeper understanding of our topic I have to define more exactly the subject of my discussion.