Symmetries in Physics: Philosophical Reflections

by Katherine Brading (Editor), Elena Castellani (Editor)

Highlighting main issues and controversies, this book brings together current philosophical discussions of symmetry in physics to provide an introduction to the subject for physicists and philosophers. The contributors cover all the fundamental symmetries of modern physics, such as CPT and permutation symmetry, as well as discussing symmetry-breaking and general interpretational issues. Classic texts are followed by new review articles and shorter commentaries for each topic. Suitable for courses on the foundations of physics, philosophy of physics and philosophy of science, the volume is a valuable reference for students and researchers.

Genres: Physics, Philosophy, Science

458 pages, Hardcover

First published December 3, 1999

Reviews

[Alexandre Guay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Une collection d'essais qui vaut le détour malgré la technicité de plusieurs d'entre eux.