What is matter? The fundamental ontology of atomism and structural realism

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What is matter? The fundamental ontology of atomism and structural realism
Titre du livre
A guide to the philosophy of cosmology
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Esfeld Michael, Deckert Dirk-André, Oldofredi Andrea
Editeur
Oxford University Press
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In Press
Peer-reviewed
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Editeur⸱rice scientifique
Ijjas Anna, Loewer Barry
Langue
anglais
Résumé
We set out a fundamental ontology of atomism in terms of matter points. While being most parsimonious, this ontology is able to match both classical and quantum mechanics, and it remains a viable option for any future theory of cosmology that goes beyond current quantum physics. The matter points are structurally individuated: all there is to them are the spatial relations in which they stand; neither a commitment to intrinsic properties nor to an absolute space is required. The spatial relations change. All that is needed to capture change is a dynamical structure, namely dynamical relations as expressed in terms of the dynamical parameters of a physical theory.
Mots-clé
atomism, ontic structural realism, primitive ontology, dynamical structure, relationalism, classical mechanics, Bohmian mechanics
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13/10/2018 12:59
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21/11/2022 9:26
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