On Metaphysical Equivalence and Equivocation

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-99
Author(s):  
Jeremy D. Wilkins ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Metaphysical Equivalence

On the Equivalence of Physical Theories

2021 ◽  
pp. 192-230
Author(s):  
Jill North
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Mechanics ◽  
Special Relativity ◽  
Classical Electromagnetism ◽  
Classical Physics ◽  
Newtonian Gravitation ◽  
The World ◽  
Metaphysical Equivalence ◽  
Theoretical Equivalence

This chapter argues against formal accounts of theoretical equivalence in physics. It defends the importance of a theory’s picture of the world and its explanations of the phenomena, drawing on examples from classical physics, Newtonian gravitation, classical electromagnetism, special relativity, and quantum mechanics. The discussion draws a distinction between metaphysical equivalence and informational equivalence and argues that these are equally important to the equivalence of physical theories. The chapter concludes that there are fewer cases of wholly equivalent theories in physics than usually thought. However, this is not a problem, for it is still possible to talk about the various respects in which physical theories are, or are not, equivalent to one another.

scholarly journals The Metaphysical Equivalence Of Three And Four Dimensionalism

Erkenntnis ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristie Miller
Keyword(s):  
Metaphysical Equivalence ◽  
Four Dimensionalism

The metaphysical equivalence between 3D and 4D theories of species

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 781-806
Author(s):  
Vanessa Triviño ◽  
María Cerezo
Keyword(s):  
Metaphysical Equivalence

What is Metaphysical Equivalence?

2005 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristie Miller
Keyword(s):  
Metaphysical Equivalence

scholarly journals A Hyperintensional Account of Metaphysical Equivalence

2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (269) ◽  
pp. 772-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristie Miller
Keyword(s):  
Metaphysical Equivalence
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