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Pure shape dynamics, self-subsisting structures, and the nature of time

Vassallo, Antonio and Naranjo, Pedro (2024) Pure shape dynamics, self-subsisting structures, and the nature of time. [Preprint]

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The paper discusses the possible implications of the relational framework of Pure Shape Dynamics for the metaphysics of time. The starting point of the analysis is an interpretation of shapes in ontic structural realist terms, which gives rise to the notion of self-subsisting structure. The relational version of a Newtonian-particle toy model is introduced and discussed as a concrete example.


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Item Type: Preprint
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Vassallo, Antonioantonio.vassallo1977@gmail.com0000-0002-1846-5362
Naranjo, Pedro
Additional Information: Forthcoming in the special issue "On time in the foundations of physics" of the Journal for General Philosophy of Science.
Keywords: Self-subsisting structure; pure shape dynamics; materialism; reduction; time; ephemeris equation; bridge law.
Subjects: General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics
General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Depositing User: Antonio Vassallo
Date Deposited: 03 Aug 2024 15:43
Last Modified: 03 Aug 2024 15:43
Item ID: 23733
DOI or Unique Handle: 10.1007/s10838-024-09690-9
Subjects: General Issues > Scientific Metaphysics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics
General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Date: 2024
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23733

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