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.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9781108823760
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-1-108-82376-0
- Verlag: Cambridge University Press
- Erscheinungstermin: 01.03.2022
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: Erscheinungsjahr 2022
- Serie: Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
- Produktform: Kartoniert, Paperback
- Gewicht: 134 g
- Seiten: 75
- Format (B x H x T): 152 x 229 x 5 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt