arXiv Open Access 2022

The Physics and Metaphysics of Pure Shape Dynamics

Antonio Vassallo Pedro Naranjo Tim Koslowski
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The goal of this essay is twofold. First, it provides a quick look at the foundations of modern relational mechanics by tracing its development from Julian Barbour and Bruno Bertotti's original ideas until present-day's pure shape dynamics. Secondly, it discusses the most appropriate metaphysics for pure shape dynamics, showing that relationalism is more of a nuanced thesis rather than an elusive one. The chapter ends with a brief assessment of the prospects of pure shape dynamics in light of quantum physics.

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Antonio Vassallo

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Pedro Naranjo

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Tim Koslowski

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Vassallo, A., Naranjo, P., Koslowski, T. (2022). The Physics and Metaphysics of Pure Shape Dynamics. https://arxiv.org/abs/2203.02773

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