The oxford handbook of generality in mathematics and the sciences

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This collection of original essays aims to inquire into the diversity of Generality. Through case studies taken from the history of mathematics, physics and the life sciences, the book provides evidence of different ways of understanding the general in various contexts.



Generality is a key value in scientific discourses and practices. Throughout history, it has received a variety of meanings and of uses. This collection of original essays aims to inquire into this diversity. Through case studies taken from the history of mathematics, physics and the life sciences, the book provides evidence of different ways of understanding the general in various contexts. It aims at showing how collectives have valued generality and how they have worked with specific types of "general" entities, procedures, and arguments. The books connects history and philosophy of mathematics and the sciences at the intersection of two of the most fruitful contemporary lines of research: historical epistemology, in which values (e.g. "objectivity", "accuracy") are studied from a historical viewpoint; and the philosophy of scientific practice, in which conceptual developments are seen as embedded in networks of social, instrumental, and textual practices. Each chapter provides a self-contained case-study, with a clear exposition of the scientific content at stake. The collection covers a wide range of scientific domains - with an emphasis on mathematics - and historical periods. It thus allows a comparative perspective which suggests a non-linear pattern for a history of generality. The introductory chapter spells out the key issues and points to the connections between the chapters.

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Nothing

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Everything, more or less

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Mereology

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Aaron cotnoir and achille varzi present a comprehensive and up to date guide to mereology the study of relations between parts and wholes they introduce a variety of theories and offer all the tools needed to engage in this ever evolving field of inquiry for readers at all levels from newcomers 2 - 4 weken .. MEER INFO

Taal: en

Bindwijze: Hardcover

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 14 juli 2016

Aantal pagina's: 480

Illustraties: Nee

Hoofdauteur: Chemla

Hoofdredacteur: Karine Chemla

Tweede Redacteur: Renaud Chorlay

Co Redacteur: David Rabouin

Hoofduitgeverij: Oxford University Press

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 191 mm

Product hoogte: 36 mm

Product lengte: 247 mm

Studieboek: Ja

Verpakking breedte: 174 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 38 mm

Verpakking lengte: 250 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 1376 g

EAN: 9780198777267

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