Pietsch, Wolfgang (2008) Two electrodynamics between plurality and reduction. In: UNSPECIFIED.

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Comparing action-at-a-distance electrodynamics in the tradition of Coulomb and Ampère with electromagnetic field theory of Faraday and Maxwell provides an example for a relation between theories, that are on a par in many respects. They have a broadly overlapping domain of applicability, and both were widely successful in explanation and prediction. The relation can be understood as an inhomogeneous reduction without a clear distinction between reducing and reduced theory. It is argued in general, when a clear hierarchy between competing theories cannot be determined, the plurality of standpoints should be preserved and the bridge laws carefully developed.

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Pietsch, Wolfgang
Keywords:	electrodynamics, reduction, action at a distance
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Depositing User:	Wolfgang Pietsch
Date Deposited:	08 Feb 2008
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:16
Item ID:	3876
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics General Issues > Reductionism/Holism
Date:	2008
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/3876

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