Structure and Equivalence
Seiten
2022
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-108-82376-0 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-108-82376-0 (ISBN)
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.
Introduction; 1. Definitions; 2. Translation; 3. Ramsey sentences; 4. Categories of theories; 5. Newtonian mechanics; 6. Symmetry; 7. Galilean spacetime; 8. Conclusion; References.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 09.03.2022 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Elements in the Philosophy of Physics |
| Zusatzinfo | Worked examples or Exercises |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 151 x 228 mm |
| Gewicht | 134 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-108-82376-9 / 1108823769 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-108-82376-0 / 9781108823760 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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