Limits of Fundamental Laws in Describing Reality
- Cartwright argues that fundamental laws in physics describe idealized models, not actual reality
- These laws offer powerful explanations but often fail to account for real-world phenomena accurately
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Nancy Cartwright's How the Laws of Physics Lie argues that fundamental laws in physics describe idealized models rather than reality. She emphasizes the importance of phenomenological laws and causal explanations for practical knowledge. The book challenges traditional views of scientific explanation, highlighting the limitations of theoretical laws
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