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Karen Crowther’s concise yet thorough exploration addresses a deceptively simple question: why do physicists pursue a theory of quantum gravity? Rather than assuming the need for such a theory is self-evident, Crowther critically examines the philosophical and scientific foundations underlying this pursuit.
The book investigates multiple motivations driving quantum gravity research, including the desire to unify fundamental forces, resolve theoretical inconsistencies, and achieve a deeper understanding of spacetime at the Planck scale. Crowther analyzes various approaches to quantum gravity, from string theory to loop quantum gravity, and discusses what success in this field would actually mean for our understanding of physics.
Part of the Elements in the Philosophy of Physics series, this accessible volume is essential for anyone interested in the philosophical dimensions of contemporary theoretical physics and the conceptual foundations of our most ambitious scientific endeavors.
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