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Some Remarks on Recent Approaches to Torsionful Non-relativistic Gravity

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Over the past decade, the physics literature on torsionful non-relativistic gravity has burgeoned; more recently, philosophers have also begun to explore this topic. As of yet, however, the connections between the writings of physicists and philosophers on torsionful non-relativistic gravity remain unclear. In this article, we seek to bridge the gap, in particular by situating within the context of the existing physics literature a recent theory of non-relativistic torsionful gravity developed by philosophers Meskhidze and Weatherall (Philos Sci, https://doi.org/10.1017/psa.2023.136 , 2023) we also discuss the philosophical significance of that theory.

Source: Foundations of Physics

DOI: 10.1007/s10701-024-00801-6

Authors: Eleanor March, James Read, Nicholas J. Teh, William J. Wolf

Institutions: University of Oxford, University of Notre Dame

Language: English

Topic: Relativity and Gravitational Theory

Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,490

Funders: University of Oxford, Balliol College, University of Oxford