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Invariance, symmetry and rationality
pp. 337-357
Abstract
Using recent work by Forster and Sober, I identify circumstances in which appeals to symmetries in physical laws are rational with respect to the aim of predictive accuracy. I then consider a Bayesian account of symmetry, and argue that such an account faces serious problems explaining when and why appeals to symmetry would be rational.
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(2000) Synthese 122 (3).
Pages: 337-357
Full citation:
Kruse Michael (2000) „Invariance, symmetry and rationality“. Synthese 122 (3), 337–357.