String Theory and the Scientific Method

ISBN-13: 9781107029712 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 214 str.

Richard Dawid

Opis

Explains why string theorists develop a strong belief in their theory despite the lack of empirical confirmation.

Recenzje

'The book offers a rather difficult reading, being directed especially to philosophers of science. It is dense and well argued, and I would rank it together with the great classics of philosophy of science.' Osvaldo Pessoa, Jr, Science & Education

Spis treści

Introduction; Part I. Delimiting the Unconceived: 1. String theory; 2. The conceptual framework; 3. The assessment of scientific underdetermination in string theory; Part II. A Wider Perspective: 4. The dynamics of high energy physics; 5. Scientific underdetermination in physics and beyond; Part III. Physics and Truth: 6. Final theory claims; 7. An altered perspective on scientific realism; References; Index.