Do symmetries "explain" conservation principles? The modern converse Noether theorem vs pragmatism

作者: Harvey R. Brown

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摘要: … It is argued here that there are pragmatic reasons for privileging symmetries, even if they do not strictly justify explanatory priority. To this end, some practical factors are adduced as to …

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