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The Constants of Nature

Hardcover • 2019 • 1. edition

The Constants of Nature

By Peter Johnson

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First published in 1997, this volume constitutes an attempt to resolve certain misunderstandings and ignorance concerning the constants of Nature. Its purpose is to look closely at the philosophical arguments made to support the customary conventional view of measurement, particularly with regard to constants. Peter Johnson argues that historic accounts provide only a partial understanding of the nature of constants, and that the conventionalism that rises relates only to the numerical represent...Show more

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9781138349315

Publisher

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published year

2019

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1

Original title

The Constants of Nature

Format

Hardcover

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