The Newtonian Schema vs. the Lagrangian Schema: An Evaluation of Smolin’s and Wharton’s Criticism of the Newtonian Schema

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Maqsudi Mohammad Ebrahim; Taheri Khorram Abadi Seyed Ali

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Journal: FALSAFE-YE ELM (PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE) Year:2024 | Volume:13 | Issue:2 Page(s): 265-292

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The Newtonian Schema vs. the Lagrangian Schema: An Evaluation of Smolin’s and Wharton’s Criticism of the Newtonian Schema

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Maqsudi Mohammad Ebrahim | Taheri Khorram Abadi Seyed Ali | Issue Writer Certificate

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Newtonian Schema

Lagrangian

cosmology

Time

Multiverse

Smolin

Abstract

Lee Smolin sees modern cosmology in crisis in explaining phenomena as the result of using a special methodology called "the Newtonian schema". According to the Newtonian schema, the world is like a computer that receives its initial conditions as inputs, and then the governing rules, in terms of differential equations with respect to time, produce its subsequent states as outputs. He considers it necessary to abandon this schema to overcome the crisis. However, he has not proposed an alternative. As far as I know, the only available alternative is provided by Ken Wharton. He considers the "Lagrangian schema" to be an appropriate alternative to the Newtonian schema. The Lagrangian schema is a holistic approach that denies the mentioned algorithmic understanding of the world. This article aims to examine Smolin's criticisms and Wharton's proposal. We will argue that although it has advantages over the Newtonian schema, the Lagrangian schema cannot be favorable to Smolin.

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