A01=Peter Johnson
Author_Peter Johnson
Category=QD
Co-ordinative Definitions
Combination Operation
Common Language
Constructive Empiricist
conventionalism in physics
Derived Constants
Derived Means
Derived Measurement
Derived Quantities
Derived Scale
dimensional analysis
Dimensional Formula
Dimensional Homogeneity
Dimensioned Constants
Ecumenical Attitude
Empirical Relational System
Empirical System
eq_isMigrated=1
eq_isMigrated=2
eq_nobargain
Formal Axiomatic System
Fundamental Quantities
Gravitational Constant
Ignorance Response
Instrumental Reliability
measurement theory
philosophical analysis of measurement
philosophy of science
physical quantities
Primitive Constants
Reference Quantities
scientific realism
Self-consistent Values
Universal Constants
Van Fraassen
Product details
- ISBN 9781138349315
- Weight: 570g
- Dimensions: 152 x 219mm
- Publication Date: 05 Jun 2019
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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First published in 1997, this volume constitutes an attempt to resolve certain misunderstandings and ignorance concerning the constants of Nature. Its purpose is to look closely at the philosophical arguments made to support the customary conventional view of measurement, particularly with regard to constants. Peter Johnson argues that historic accounts provide only a partial understanding of the nature of constants, and that the conventionalism that rises relates only to the numerical representations used to quantify the measurement of quantities.
