Rickles, Dean (2004) Symmetry & Possibility: To Reduce or not Reduce? [Preprint]

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In this paper I examine the connection between symmetry and modality from the perspective of `reduction' methods in geometric mechanics. I begin by setting the problem up as a choice between two opposing views: reduction and non-reduction. I then discern four views on the matter in the literature; they are distinguished by their advocation of distinct geometric spaces as representing `reality'. I come down in favour of non-reductive methods.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Rickles, Dean
Keywords:	Symmetry, reduction, modality, spacetime
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles
Depositing User:	Dean Rickles
Date Deposited:	22 Jul 2004
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:12
Item ID:	1846
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles
Date:	July 2004
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/1846

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