La recherche du « bon » principe d’économie en physique

The search for the “right” principle of economy is a central epistemological question. In fact, the debate over the path taken by refracted light (is it the shortest or the quickest?) epitomizes the controversy over the role of metaphysics in physics. When engaging in discussions regarding the princ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Véronique Le Ru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institut du Monde Anglophone
Series:Etudes Epistémè
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/episteme/17306