This book combines physics, philosophy, and history in a radical new approach to introducing the philosophy of physics. It leads the reader through several central problems in the philosophy of physics by tracing their connections to a single issue: whether a cause must be spatiotemporally local to its effect, or whether action at a distance can occur
About the Author
Marc Lange is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Washington. He is author of Natural Laws in Scientific Practice (2000).
Features
Combines physics, philosophy, and history in a radical new approach to introducing the philosophy of physics.
Emphasizes the integral role that philosophical analysis plays in physics.
Presents many concrete examples in which struggles with conceptual issues drove innovation in physics.
Contains stimulating exercises and engaging discussions that allow students to engage critically with the issues.
