A01=Peter Johnson
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Co-ordinative Definitions
Combination Operation
Common Language
Constructive Empiricist
conventionalism in physics
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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
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Formal Axiomatic System
Fundamental Quantities
Gravitational Constant
Ignorance Response
Instrumental Reliability
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measurement theory
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philosophical analysis of measurement
philosophy of science
physical quantities
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Primitive Constants
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Reference Quantities
scientific realism
Self-consistent Values
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Universal Constants
Van Fraassen
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- ISBN 9781138349346
- Weight: 410g
- Dimensions: 152 x 219mm
- Publication Date: 26 Feb 2020
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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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.
