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Structure And Equivalence (Elements In The Philosophy Of Physics)

Structure And Equivalence (Elements In The Philosophy Of Physics)

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Author:
Neil Dewar
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Publication Date:
Mar 17, 2022
Number of pages:
75 pages
Language:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN-10:
1108823769
ISBN-13:
9781108823760

Overview

This Element explores what it means for two theories in physics to be equivalent (or inequivalent), and what lessons can be drawn about their structure as a result. It does so through a twofold approach. On the one hand, it provides a synoptic overview of the logical tools that have been employed in recent philosophy of physics to explore these topics: definition, translation, Ramsey sentences, and category theory. On the other, it provides a detailed case study of how these ideas may be applied to understand the dynamical and spatiotemporal structure of Newtonian mechanics - in particular, in light of the symmetries of Newtonian theory. In so doing, it brings together a great deal of exciting recent work in the literature, and is sure to be a valuable companion for all those interested in these topics.

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