Reductionism, Emergence, and Effective Field Theories

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dc.creatorCastellani, Elena
dc.date2001-01-06
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T05:45:17Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T05:45:17Z
dc.descriptionIn recent years, a change in attitude in particle physics has led to our understanding current quantum field theories as effective field theories (EFTs). The present paper is concerned with the significance of this EFT approach, especially from the viewpoint of the debate on reductionism in science. In particular, it is a purpose of this paper to clarify how EFTs may provide an interesting case-study in current philosophical discussion on reduction, emergence and inter-level relationships in general.
dc.description18 pages, LateX2e, to appear in Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0101039
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/physics/0101039
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/83938
dc.subjectHistory and Philosophy of Physics
dc.titleReductionism, Emergence, and Effective Field Theories
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