Einstein introduced quantum entanglement in 1935 and referred to it as "e;spooky actions at a distance"e; because it seemed to conflict with his theory of special relativity.
Everyone Flows starts with an ancient and fundamental philosophical question: whether we live in a world of things, stable, autonomous, and with sharp boundaries, or a world of processes in flux, in which stabilities are only transient and processes are inextricably intertwined with one another.
Quantum theory is the bedrock of contemporary physics and the basis of understanding matter in its tiniest dimensions and the vast universe as a whole.
Based on decades of research, this book offers a panoramic rethink of quantum physics, with potentially revolutionary implications for cosmology, quantum gravity, and quantum technology.
"e;A runaway trolley is speeding down a track"e; So begins what is perhaps the most fecund thought experiment of the past several decades since its invention by Philippa Foot.
"e;A runaway trolley is speeding down a track"e; So begins what is perhaps the most fecund thought experiment of the past several decades since its invention by Philippa Foot.
Free Will: An Opinionated Guide offers a clear and straightforward introduction to a vexing topic, from an internationally recognized authority on free will.
Free Will: An Opinionated Guide offers a clear and straightforward introduction to a vexing topic, from an internationally recognized authority on free will.
Quantum theory is the bedrock of contemporary physics and the basis of understanding matter in its tiniest dimensions and the vast universe as a whole.
Recovering the forgotten discipline of Natural Philosophy for the modern worldThis book argues for the retrieval of 'natural philosophy', a concept that faded into comparative obscurity as individual scientific disciplines became established and institutionalized.
Bayesian ideas have recently been applied across such diverse fields as philosophy, statistics, economics, psychology, artificial intelligence, and legal theory.
Bayesian ideas have recently been applied across such diverse fields as philosophy, statistics, economics, psychology, artificial intelligence, and legal theory.
Frank Jackson, Philip Pettit, and Michael Smith have been at the forefront of philosophy in Australia for much of the last two decades, and their collaborative work has had widespread influence throughout the world.
James Allen presents an original and penetrating investigation of the notion of inference from signs, which played a central role in ancient philosophical and scientific method.
Tyler Burge presents a collection of his seminal essays on Gottlob Frege (1848-1925), who has a strong claim to be seen as the founder of modern analytic philosophy, and whose work remains at the centre of philosophical debate today.
Physical Relativity explores the nature of the distinction at the heart of Einstein's 1905 formulation of his special theory of relativity: that between kinematics and dynamics.
This book enables readers to dissect ongoing and future controversies in science-informed policy, providing a comprehensive understanding of how consensus is built—or thwarted.
The Anthropocene defines the here-and-now time period on Earth of indelible (and possibly irreversible) human disturbance to the natural world, from habitat destruction and mass extinction to global climate change.
This book explores how thermodynamics, together with its statistical rationalization in terms of constituent atoms, provides a coherent framework for understanding contemporary developments in our increasingly digital world.
This book explores how thermodynamics, together with its statistical rationalization in terms of constituent atoms, provides a coherent framework for understanding contemporary developments in our increasingly digital world.
This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About the Timescape Model, a bold alternative to dark energy and the standard story of cosmic acceleration.
Just Don't Give a F*ck - Philosophy For The Unstoppable SelfIf you're tired of being told to "e;stay positive,"e; "e;be grateful,"e; or "e;fit in,"e; this is your book.
This book explores the life and legacy of Francis Bacon, tracing how his vision of mastering nature through knowledge influenced centuries of scientific and technological progress.
This book explores the life and legacy of Francis Bacon, tracing how his vision of mastering nature through knowledge influenced centuries of scientific and technological progress.
This book is a Weekend Pocketbook on Everything You Should Know About Lambda Cold Dark Matter (Lambda-CDM), the standard model cosmologists use to explain the history, structure, and expansion of the universe.
