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A Mechanistic Theory of Extra-Atomic Physics

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2022

R. V. L. Hartley
R. V. L. Hartley*
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Abstract

Recent impasses reached by nuclear theory, a recurrent desire to interpret quantum phenomena in mechanistic terms and a certain loss of glory suffered by the general theory of relativity make it appear timely, perhaps, to review discarded attempts at common-sense explanations of atomic and relativistic physics, making sure that they have not been too hastily rejected. Mr. Hartley has been a persistent and circumspect advocate of a mechanical view which, even if it cannot claim to solve all problems in the universal flash of brilliance for which physicists and philosophers have waited in vain for decades, raises worthwhile points for consideration. The nature of this task and the preoccupation of technical journals with imminent matters singles out our journal as the proper carrier for Mr. Hartley's thoughts. They are here presented without mathematical detail but in a manner suggestive of the unity of his treatment. Technical details are discussed in some of the items of the bibliography.

Type
Research Article
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Philosophy of Science , Volume 26 , Issue 4 , October 1959 , pp. 295 - 309
Copyright
Copyright © 1959 by Philosophy of Science Association

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