Format:
1 online resource (304 pages)
,
illustrations (black and white).
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
9780191879777
Series Statement:
Oxford scholarship online
Content:
Quantum gravity seeks a unified theory in which quantum matter is dynamically related to generally relativistic spacetime. Although a continuing work in progress, research programmes in the field such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, and causal set theory make it clear that a successful theory of quantum gravity will raise important challenges to our conceptions of space, time, and matter-perhaps abolishing them altogether as fundamental entities. But just as important, there is good reason to think that some of the problems in finding a theory of quantum gravity are themselves conceptual, in need of philosophical analysis. 'Philosophy Beyond Spacetime' assembles original papers from philosophers (and one physicist), establishing a definitive statement of the current state of play, on which future research into this area can build.
Note:
This edition also issued in print: 2021. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on August 27, 2021)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780198844143
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780198844143
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1093/oso/9780198844143.001.0001
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