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An Epistemological and Ontological View of Statistical Mechanics
Centro de Investigaciones en Optica, León, México
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Open Journal of Philosophy·Volume 14 (2024)·Pages 441–447·Published 8 April 2024·DOI10.4236/ojpp.2024.142028
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Abstract
In this article, an epistemological and ontological view of Statistical Mechanics is presented. The author believes that this is a clear-cut example that can prove to be useful as a resource material for teachers, and also, a clear pedagogical material for science students when taking courses of Philosophy of Science. Statistical Mechanics is a regular course on most science and engineering programs, we believe that this fact facilitate the understanding of the philosophical discussion here presented.
KeywordsPhilosophy of ScienceEpistemologyOntologyStatistical Mechanics
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