The Nature of the Physical World
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The Nature of the Physical World is a 1928 book by physicist Arthur Eddington that explores the philosophical implications of modern physics, especially relativity and quantum theory, for our understanding of reality.
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| The Nature of the Physical World canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nature of the Physical World Context triple: [Arthur Stanley Eddington, notableWork, The Nature of the Physical World]
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A.
The Physical Universe
The Physical Universe is a widely used introductory astronomy and astrophysics textbook by Frank H. Shu that provides a rigorous, calculus-based overview of the structure and behavior of the cosmos.
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B.
The Logic of Modern Physics
The Logic of Modern Physics is a 1927 book by physicist Percy W. Bridgman that introduced and developed the philosophical approach known as operationalism in the context of modern physical theory.
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C.
An Essay in Cosmology
An Essay in Cosmology is the subtitle of Alfred North Whitehead’s major philosophical work *Process and Reality*, which presents his influential process philosophy and metaphysical system.
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D.
Science and Method
Science and Method is a philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the foundations, methods, and logical structure of scientific inquiry and mathematical thought.
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E.
The Nature of Physical Theory
The Nature of Physical Theory is a philosophical work by physicist Percy W. Bridgman that explores the logical structure, methodology, and conceptual foundations of modern physical science.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Nature of the Physical World Target entity description: The Nature of the Physical World is a 1928 book by physicist Arthur Eddington that explores the philosophical implications of modern physics, especially relativity and quantum theory, for our understanding of reality.
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A.
The Physical Universe
The Physical Universe is a widely used introductory astronomy and astrophysics textbook by Frank H. Shu that provides a rigorous, calculus-based overview of the structure and behavior of the cosmos.
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B.
The Logic of Modern Physics
The Logic of Modern Physics is a 1927 book by physicist Percy W. Bridgman that introduced and developed the philosophical approach known as operationalism in the context of modern physical theory.
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C.
An Essay in Cosmology
An Essay in Cosmology is the subtitle of Alfred North Whitehead’s major philosophical work *Process and Reality*, which presents his influential process philosophy and metaphysical system.
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D.
Science and Method
Science and Method is a philosophical work by Henri Poincaré that explores the foundations, methods, and logical structure of scientific inquiry and mathematical thought.
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E.
The Nature of Physical Theory
The Nature of Physical Theory is a philosophical work by physicist Percy W. Bridgman that explores the logical structure, methodology, and conceptual foundations of modern physical science.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| author |
Arthur Stanley Eddington
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surface form:
Arthur Eddington
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| basedOn | Gifford Lectures ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| discusses |
concept of physical law
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limits of classical physics ⓘ probability in quantum theory ⓘ relationship between physics and common sense ⓘ role of the observer in physics ⓘ structure of space-time ⓘ |
| follows | Eddington's earlier scientific papers on relativity ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy of science
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physics ⓘ popular science ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
hardcover edition
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paperback edition ⓘ |
| hasPart |
discussion of causality
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discussion of determinism and indeterminism ⓘ discussion of measurement in quantum theory ⓘ discussion of mind and matter ⓘ discussion of space and time ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | idealistic interpretation of physics ⓘ |
| hasReputation |
classic of science popularization
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influential work in philosophy of physics ⓘ |
| influenced | philosophy of science discourse in the 20th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
early quantum mechanics
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general relativity ⓘ special relativity ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| lectureSeriesLocation | University of Edinburgh ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
modern physics
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nature of reality ⓘ philosophical implications of physics ⓘ quantum theory ⓘ relativity ⓘ |
| notableFor |
discussing quantum theory for a general audience
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linking physics and philosophy ⓘ popularizing relativity ⓘ |
| publicationFormat | print ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1928 ⓘ |
| publisher | Cambridge University Press ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
educated general readership
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students of physics and philosophy ⓘ |
| timePeriodDescribed | early 20th-century physics ⓘ |
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subject surface form:
Arthur Stanley Eddington