What did the notion of entropy introduce into philosophy? Cover Image

Co pojęcie entropii wniosło do filozofii?
What did the notion of entropy introduce into philosophy?

Author(s): Robert Janusz
Subject(s): Philosophy of Science
Published by: Copernicus Center Press
Keywords: energy; entropy; natural theology; Oswald's energetism;

Summary/Abstract: In the article the emergence of notions: energy and entropy is studied. New physical discoveries were interesting for the domain of natural theology as well. The evolution of the notions in physics makes sometimes too simplistic expectations for philosophy of scientists. As an example Ostwald's energetism is given, where even ethics had its energetic imperative. On the other hand Fourier's type of philosophical elements in science is shown where fundamental role of mathematics is presupposed.

  • Issue Year: 2009
  • Issue No: 45
  • Page Range: 27-44
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish