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Theoretical Physics and Philosophical Problems

Selected Writings

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  • © 1974

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Authors:
  1. Ludwig Boltzmann
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Editors:
  1. Brian McGuinness
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Part of the book series: Vienna Circle Collection (VICC, volume 5)

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVI
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  2. From Populäre Schriften

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-3
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    2. On the Significance of Theories

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 33-36

    3. On Energetics

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 37-40

    4. More on Atomism

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 54-56

    5. On the Development of the Methods of Theoretical Physics in Recent Times

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 77-100

    6. On the Fundamental Principles and Equations of Mechanics

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 101-128

    7. An Inaugural Lecture on Natural Philosophy

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 153-158

    8. On Statistical Mechanics

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 159-172

    9. Reply to a Lecture on Happiness Given by Professor Ostwald

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 173-184

    10. On a Thesis of Schopenhauer’s

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 185-198

  3. From Populäre Schriften

    1. On the Methods of Theoretical Physics

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 5-12

    2. The Second Law of Thermodynamics

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 13-32

    3. On the Indispensability of Atomism in Natural Science

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 41-53

    4. On the Question of the Objective Existence of Processes in Inanimate Nature

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 57-76

    5. On the Principles of Mechanics

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 129-152

  4. From Nature 51 (1895)

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 199-199
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  5. From Nature 51 (1895)

    1. On Certain Questions of the Theory of Gases

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 201-209

  6. From Encyclopaedia Britannica10,11

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 211-211
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    2. Model

      • Ludwig Boltzmann
      Pages 213-220
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About this book

l. The work of Ludwig Boltzmann (1844-1906) consists of two kinds of writings: in the first part of his active life he devoted himself entirely to problems of physics, while in the second part he tried to find a philosoph­ 1 ical background for his activities in and around the natural sciences. Most scientists are much more aware of his creative work in physics than of his digressions on the meaning and structure of science. I think in the present case the reason is not so much that most scientists are usually almost entirely occupied with their trade, because Boltzmann's philosophical work is also concerned with the (natural) sciences. I rather believe that the quality and consistency of Boltzmann's purely scientific work is of a more appealing nature than his less structured considerations on human activity in science and in life in general. 2. I think that it may be appropriate for the readers of this anthology to say a few words on the main findings of Boltzmann in physics, since in the end their 'philosophical' inlpact has been larger than the effect of his later writings. Moreover some knowledge of his scientific achievements can be helpful for the understanding and appreciation of the essays printed in this book, which almost all stem from Boltzmann's philosophical period. Boltzmann was one of the main protagonists - at least in continental Europe - of atomistics for explaining the phenomena of physics.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Theoretical Physics and Philosophical Problems

  • Book Subtitle: Selected Writings

  • Authors: Ludwig Boltzmann

  • Editors: Brian McGuinness

  • Series Title: Vienna Circle Collection

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2091-6

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: D. Reidel Publishing Company, Dordrecht, Holland 1974

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-90-277-0249-4Published: 30 November 1974

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-90-277-0250-0Published: 30 November 1974

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-010-2091-6Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVI, 282

  • Additional Information: Originally published in German

  • Topics: Philosophy of Science, History, general, History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics

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