PhilSci Archive

Quantum Gravity: A Dogma of Unification?

Salimkhani, Kian (2018) Quantum Gravity: A Dogma of Unification? Philosophy of Science, 9. pp. 23-41. ISSN 2365-4228

[img]
Preview
Text
dogma_preprint.pdf

Download (300kB) | Preview

Abstract

The quest for a theory of quantum gravity is usually understood to be driven by philosophical assumptions external to physics proper. It is suspected that specifically approaches in the context of particle physics are rather based on metaphysical premises than experimental data or physical arguments. I disagree. In this paper, I argue that the quest for a theory of quantum gravity sets an important example of physics’ internal unificatory practice. It is exactly Weinberg’s and others’ particle physics stance that reveals the issue of quantum gravity as a genuine physical problem arising within the framework of quantum field theory.


Export/Citation: EndNote | BibTeX | Dublin Core | ASCII/Text Citation (Chicago) | HTML Citation | OpenURL
Social Networking:
Share |

Item Type: Published Article or Volume
Creators:
CreatorsEmailORCID
Salimkhani, Kianksalimkhani@uni-bonn.de0000-0003-3453-402X
Keywords: Principle of equivalence; Unification; Quantum field theory; Quantum gravity; General relativity; Spin-2; Lorentz-invariance
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles
Specific Sciences > Physics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Gravity
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory
Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Specific Sciences > Physics > Symmetries/Invariances
General Issues > Theory Change
Depositing User: Mr. Kian Salimkhani
Date Deposited: 21 Nov 2019 05:16
Last Modified: 21 Nov 2019 05:16
Item ID: 16348
Journal or Publication Title: Philosophy of Science
Publisher: Springer
Official URL: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-31...
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1007/978-3-319-72577-2_2
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles
Specific Sciences > Physics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Gravity
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory
Specific Sciences > Physics > Relativity Theory
Specific Sciences > Physics > Symmetries/Invariances
General Issues > Theory Change
Date: 27 March 2018
Page Range: pp. 23-41
Volume: 9
ISSN: 2365-4228
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/16348

Monthly Views for the past 3 years

Monthly Downloads for the past 3 years

Plum Analytics

Altmetric.com

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item