Objectivity, Invariance, and Convention : : Symmetry in Physical Science / / Michael L. G. Redhead, Talal A. Debs.
Most observers agree that modern physical theory attempts to provide objective representations of reality. However, the claim that these representations are based on conventional choices is viewed by many as a denial of their objectivity. As a result, objectivity and conventionality in representatio...
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