Naslov
Einstein, the Methods of Theoretical Physics and Reality

Autori
Bazdan, Vanda

Izvornik
RIThink (1848-5324) 2 (2012); 47-56

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Einstein ; method ; phenomena of Nature ; everyday

Sažetak
This paper inquires into epistemological backbone of Einstein’s approach to phenomena of Nature. In order to understand or even begin to investigate the work of a theoretical physicist, one needs to comprehend the language of his theory. This, in turn, requires a leap from our everyday dealing with the world. More precisely, an epistemological leap is needed, through which we are required to shed specific anthropomorphic elements comprised in our everyday thinking. This move can solely be done by recognition of philosophical issues that triggered the leap in physics in the first place. The paper should thus take us from the ‘everyday’ through philosophy to physics and back to philosophy, pointing out the consequences for how we perceive reality in each of these modes.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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