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Routledge On Science (Thinking in Action) - Routledge Philosophy Book

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Can science explain everything? Physicist Brian Ridley explores the scope and limits of scientific thinking in this compelling examination that challenges conventional wisdom about what science can and cannot do. The book traces scientific thought back to its roots in a world of magical ideas, revealing unexpected similarities between science and magic that are often overlooked. Ridley investigates the frequently misunderstood relationship between science and mathematics, exploring how these disciplines interact and sometimes clash. Through accessible discussion of relativity and quantum theory, the book presents multiple perspectives on fundamental scientific concepts and demonstrates how our understanding of science's boundaries continues to evolve.

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On Science presents a physicist's critical perspective on the explanatory power and inherent limitations of scientific methods and inquiry.

The book explores the often-ignored historical connection between magical thinking and the development of modern scientific reasoning.

Ridley examines the relationship between science and mathematics, revealing tensions and dependencies within these interconnected fields.

Readers encounter accessible explanations of relativity and quantum theory that highlight diverse interpretations of reality at different scales.

Part of the Thinking in Action series from Routledge, offering rigorous yet approachable philosophy for general audiences.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
21 May 2001
Listed Since
09 February 2007

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