Review of Identity in Physics: A Historical, Philosophical, and Formal Analysis [Book Review]

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science 21 (1):106-108 (2007)
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This is a short review of Identity in Physics, by Steven French and Decio Krause. (Tip: if you’re only going to read one chapter, make it chapter 4, where the philosophical juice is especially concentrated.).

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Katherine Hawley
PhD: Cambridge University; Last affiliation: University of St. Andrews

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