A Collision Between Dynamics and Thermodynamics

Abstract: Philosophers of science have found the literature surrounding Maxwell's demon deeply problematic. This paper explains why, summarizing various philosophical complaints and adding to them. The first part of the paper critically evaluates attempts to exorcise Maxwell's demon; the s...

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Main Author: Craig Callender
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2004-03-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/6/1/11/