Particle Metaphysics A Critical Account of Subatomic Reality
The empirical successes of atomic, nuclear, and particle physics have not reduced -- and may never fully resolve -- the philosophical controversies about the inner constitution of matter. This book examines these debates by exploring the particle concept
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the frontiers collection Series Editors: A.C. Elitzur M.P. Silverman J. Tuszynski R. Vaas H.D. Zeh The books in this collection are devoted to challenging and open problems at the forefront of modern science, including related philosophical debates. In contrast to typical research monographs, however, they strive to present their topics in a manner accessible also to scientifically literate non-specialists wishing to gain insight into the deeper implications and fascinating questions involved. Taken as a whole, the series reflects the need for a fundamental and interdisciplinary approach to modern science. Furthermore, it is intended to encourage active scientists in all areas to ponder over important and perhaps controversial issues beyond their own speciality. Extending from quantum physics and relativity to entropy, consciousness and complex systems – the Frontiers Collection will inspire readers to push back the frontiers of their own knowledge.
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Brigitte Falkenburg
PARTICLE METAPHYSICS A Critical Account of Subatomic Reality
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Professor Dr.Dr. Brigitte Falkenburg Universität Dortmund Institute of Philosophy Emil-Figge-Straße 50 44227 Dortmund e-mail: [email protected]
Series Editors: Avshalom C. Elitzur
Rüdiger Vaas
Bar-Ilan University, Unit of Interdisciplinary Studies, 52900 Ramat-Gan, Israel email: [email protected]
University of Gießen, Center for Philosophy and Foundations of Science 35394 Gießen, Germany email: [email protected]
Mark P. Silverman
H. Dieter Zeh
Department of Physics, Trinity College, Hartford, CT 06106, USA email: [email protected]
University of Heidelberg, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Philosophenweg 19, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany email: [email protected]
Jack Tuszynski University of Alberta, Department of Physics, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2J1, Canada email: [email protected]
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