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Joule's Nineteenth Century Energy Conservation Meta-law and the Twentieth Century Physics (Quantum Mechanics and Relativity): Twenty-First Century Analysis.
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Foundations of Science . Sep2021, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p703-725. 23p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Joule's Energy Conservation Law was the first "meta-law": a general principle that all physical equations must satisfy. It has led to many important and useful physical discoveries. However, a recent analysis seems to indicate that this meta-law is inconsistent with other principles—such as the existence of free will. We show that this conclusion about inconsistency is based on a seemingly reasonable—but simplified—analysis of the situation. We also show that a more detailed mathematical and physical analysis of the situation reveals that not only Joule's principle remains true—it is actually strengthened: it is no longer a principle that all physical theories should satisfy—it is a principle that all physical theories do satisfy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12331821
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Foundations of Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151962266
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10699-020-09659-z