The Revival of the Classical Mechanics

Authors

  • Michał Tempczyk Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Polish Academy of Science

Abstract

After the rise of the theory of relativity and the quantum theory, the classical mechanics has been recognized as an approximate version of both theories - applicable only within the bounds of macro-phenomena and by relatively low velocities. The theory of chaos - unfolding nowadays, and being amplification of the classical mechanics - reverses this relation: quantum processes are treated as a certain rather simple class of non-linear and non-stable mechanics phenomena. The unexpected revival of the classical mechanics forces the considerable weakening of the thesis about incommensurability of the theories separated by a scientific „revolution”.

Published

1993-03-01

How to Cite

Tempczyk, M. (1993). The Revival of the Classical Mechanics. The Philosophy of Science, 1(1), 113–124. Retrieved from https://fn.uw.edu.pl/index.php/fn/article/view/9