Clara Bradley
Biographic Data
| ID | 3874341 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Clara Bradley |
| GIVEN NAMES | Clara |
| FAMILY NAME | Bradley |
| SIGNATURE | BRADLEY C |
| AFFILIATIONS | At Bristol |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Do First-Class Constraints Generate Gauge Transformations? A Geometric Resolution
The Representational Role of Sophisticated Theories
Dewar (2019) argues that removing excess structure via “sophistication” can have explanatory benefits to removing excess structure via “reduction.” In this paper, I argue that a more robust reason to prefer sophisticated theories is that they have representational benefits
Mathematical Responses to the Hole Argument
We argue that several apparently distinct responses to the hole argument, all invoking formal or mathematical considerations, should be viewed as a unified “mathematical response.” We then consider and rebut two prominent critiques of the mathematical response before reflecting on what is ultimately at issue in this literature
The Non-equivalence of Einstein and Lorentz
In this article, I give a counterexample to a claim made in (Norton [2008]) that empirically equivalent theories can often be regarded as theoretically equivalent by treating one as having surplus structure, thereby overcoming the problem of underdetermination of theory choice. The case I present is that of Lorentz’s ether theory and Einstein’s theory of special relativity. I argue that Norton’s suggestion that surplus structure is present in Lor…
The Non-equivalence of Einstein and Lorentz
In this article, I give a counterexample to a claim made in (Norton [2008]) that empirically equivalent theories can often be regarded as theoretically equivalent by treating one as having surplus structure, thereby overcoming the problem of underdetermination of theory choice. The case I present is that of Lorentz’s ether theory and Einstein’s theory of special relativity. I argue that Norton’s suggestion that surplus structure is present in Lor…
Mathematical Responses to the Hole Argument
We argue that several apparently distinct responses to the hole argument, all invoking formal or mathematical considerations, should be viewed as a unified “mathematical response.” We then consider and rebut two prominent critiques of the mathematical response before reflecting on what is ultimately at issue in this literature
The Representational Role of Sophisticated Theories
Dewar (2019) argues that removing excess structure via “sophistication” can have explanatory benefits to removing excess structure via “reduction.” In this paper, I argue that a more robust reason to prefer sophisticated theories is that they have representational benefits
The Non-equivalence of Einstein and Lorentz
In this article, I give a counterexample to a claim made in (Norton [2008]) that empirically equivalent theories can often be regarded as theoretically equivalent by treating one as having surplus structure, thereby overcoming the problem of underdetermination of theory choice. The case I present is that of Lorentz’s ether theory and Einstein’s theory of special relativity. I argue that Norton’s suggestion that surplus structure is present in Lor…
Mathematical Responses to the Hole Argument
We argue that several apparently distinct responses to the hole argument, all invoking formal or mathematical considerations, should be viewed as a unified “mathematical response.” We then consider and rebut two prominent critiques of the mathematical response before reflecting on what is ultimately at issue in this literature
The Representational Role of Sophisticated Theories
Dewar (2019) argues that removing excess structure via “sophistication” can have explanatory benefits to removing excess structure via “reduction.” In this paper, I argue that a more robust reason to prefer sophisticated theories is that they have representational benefits
Do First-Class Constraints Generate Gauge Transformations? A Geometric Resolution
Epistemology (3 works) · Mathematics (3 works) · Philosophy (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Philosophy and History of Science (2 works) · Physics (2 works) · Quantum Mechanics and Applications (2 works) · Relativity and Gravitational Theory (2 works) · Algebra over a field (1 works) · Argument (complex analysis) (1 works)