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The inconsistency of physics (with a capital "p")
pp. 2973-2992
Abstract
This paper discusses a conception of physics as a collection of theories that, from a logical point of view, is inconsistent. It is argued that this logical conception of the relations between physical theories is too crude. Mathematical subtleties allow for a much more nuanced and sophisticated understanding of the relations between different physical theories.
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Bueno Otávio, Vickers Peter (2014) Is science inconsistent?. Synthese 191 (13).
Pages: 2973-2992
DOI: 10.1007/s11229-014-0468-4
Full citation:
Batterman Robert W. (2014) „The inconsistency of physics (with a capital "p")“. Synthese 191 (13), 2973–2992.