Springer Mereology and the Sciences: Parts and Wholes in Scientific Context

Mereology and the Sciences offers the first comprehensive exploration of mereological theory within contemporary scientific practice. This Synthese Library volume (371) brings together leading scholars to examine how parts and wholes function across physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, computer science and engineering. The collection investigates foundational issues from both formal and empirical perspectives, addressing persistence questions and related philosophical concerns that underpin modern scientific methodology. Ideal for researchers, philosophers of science and academics seeking rigorous treatment of how mereological principles apply to current scientific theories and practices.