Structure and Equivalence (Paperback, New Ed)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Elements in the Philosophy of Physics
Release date:	March 2022
Authors:	Neil Dewar
Dimensions:	228 x 151 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	75
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-82376-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Philosophy of language Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Philosophy of science Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Metaphysics & ontology
LSN:	1-108-82376-9
Barcode:	9781108823760

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