F.A., Muller (2006) Inconsistencies in Classical Electrodynamics? [Preprint]

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In a recent issue of Philosophy of Science (2004), M. Frisch claims to have proved that classical electro-dynamics is an inconsistent physical theory. We argue that he has applied classical electro-dynamics inconsistently. Frisch also claims that all other classical theories of electro-magnetic phenomena, when consistent and in some sense an approximation of classical electro-dynamics, are haunted by ``serious conceptual problems'' that defy resolution. We argue that this claim is based on a partisan if not misleading presentation of theoretical research in classical electro-dynamics.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID F.A., Muller
Keywords:	classical electrodynamics, classical physics, inconsistency
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics
Depositing User:	F.A. Muller
Date Deposited:	19 Nov 2006
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:14
Item ID:	3050
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics
Date:	November 2006
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/3050

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