The Holistic Inspirations Of Physics. The Underground History Of Electromagnetic Theory

Val Dusek

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While many books have claimed parallels between modern physics and Eastern philosophy, none have dealt with the historical influences of both Chinese traditional thought and nonmechanistic, holistic Western thought on the philosophies of the scientists who developed electromagnetic field theory. This is the basic question of The Holistic Inspirations of Physics: To what extent is classical field theory a product of organic and holistic philosophies and frameworks? Electromagnetic theory has been greatly influenced by holistic worldviews, Val Dusek posits, highlighting three intellectual traditions that made the development of electromagnetic theory possible: Chinese science, Western Renaissance occultism, and German Romanticism. Among the specific contributions discussed in detail are the Chinese invention of the compass and discovery of the earth's magnetic field and magnetic declination. Western alchemist ideas of active forces and "occult" influences contributed to Newton's theory of universal gravitation as action at a distance, rather than as a result of purely mechanical collisions and contact action. Dusek's wide-ranging, erudite account also delves into the philosophical concepts that were originated by women and were later absorbed into mainstream field theory.

Sommaire

    • The Contributions of Chinese Science and Technology
    • Renaissance Occultism
    • Romantic Philosophy of Nature and Electromagnetism.

Caractéristiques

  • Date de parution
    01/10/1999
  • Editeur
  • ISBN
    0-8135-2635-3
  • EAN
    9780813526355
  • Présentation
    Broché
  • Nb. de pages
    387 pages
  • Poids
    0.57 Kg
  • Dimensions
    15,7 cm × 23,4 cm × 2,2 cm

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Biographie de Val Dusek

Val Dusek teaches philosophy at the University of New Hampshire. He has written many articles on philosophy and science.

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