Physics and Metaphysics: Theories of Space and Time

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Explores the relationship between scientific inquiry and speculative conjecture, presuppositions about the nature of the world, and mystical beliefs that claim to reveal a truer reality than senses can perceive. Shows how both Christian and secular philosophies have allowed and encouraged research, and argues that faith or trust is necessary to understand nature. Assumes no scientific background. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.


Paul Helm, Times Educational Supplement
"...she has succeeded in an admirable way in drawing together the main philosophical, theological, and scientific threads."


Book Description
Jennifer Trusted in Physics and Metaphysics argues that science--in its haste to tear itself from its historical links--has neglected the various roles religious and philosophical ideas have actually played and continue to play in scientific thinking. This book seeks to redress the balance by exploring how metaphysical beliefs have functioned in the history of scientific inquiry and discovery.By examining the history of science from the eleventh century to the present, this book shows how religious and mystical beliefs, as well as philosophical speculation, have had a considerable role in motivating scientists and inspiring scientific inquiry.


About the Author
Jennifer Trusted is Lecturer of Continuing and Adult Education at Exeter University. She is the author of many books in philosophy and the philosophy of science, including Moral Principles and Social Values (RKP, 1987).


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Explores the relationship between scientific inquiry and speculative conjecture, presuppositions about the nature of the world, and mystical beliefs that claim to reveal a truer reality than senses can perceive. Shows how both Christian and secular philosophies have allowed and encouraged research, and argues that faith or trust is necessary to understand nature. Assumes no scientific background. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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