Read, James (2014) The interpretation of string-theoretic dualities. [Preprint]
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Abstract
We analyse the possibility that string-theoretic dualities present a genuine case of strong underdetermination of theory by evidence. Drawing on the parallel discussion of the hole argument, we assess the possible interpretations of dualities. We conclude that there exist at least two defensible interpretations on which dualities do not present a worrying case of underdetermination per se.
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| Keywords: | Dualities, String theory, Hole argument, AdS/CFT correspondence | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Gravity General Issues > Structure of Theories Specific Sciences > Physics > Symmetries/Invariances |
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| Depositing User: | Dr. James Read | ||||||
| Date Deposited: | 19 Dec 2014 16:56 | ||||||
| Last Modified: | 19 Dec 2014 16:56 | ||||||
| Item ID: | 11205 | ||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Gravity General Issues > Structure of Theories Specific Sciences > Physics > Symmetries/Invariances |
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| Date: | 17 December 2014 | ||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/11205 |
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