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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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  • ISBN-13: 9781108823760
  • ISBN-10: 1108823769
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Publish Date: March 2022
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.17 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.27 pounds
  • Page Count: 82

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