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An experimentalist argues for a systematic re-examination of physics' interpretative foundations, insisting that empirical evidence—especially from relativity and the new quantum phenomena—forces a reconsideration of basic concepts such as space, time, and mechanics. The work traces how experimental anomalies have driven conceptual change, advocates grounding definitions and reasoning in observable operations and physiological origins of perception, and urges a coherent philosophy that unifies established domains and the novel, counterintuitive facts of the quantum realm while clarifying the aims and structure of physical theory.

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P. W. Bridgman

P. W. Bridgman was an influential American physicist known for his work in the field of experimental physics. He made significant contributions to the understanding of high-pressure physics and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1946. Bridgman is also recognized for his philosophical insights into the nature of scientific inquiry, as exemplified in his notable work, "The Logic of Modern Physics." This book explores the foundations of physics and the implications of scientific theories, reflecting Bridgman's deep engagement with both the practical and theoretical aspects of the discipline.

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