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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / What do you call an explanatory theory, as opposed to a theory of observation?
« on: 09/06/2011 03:15:37 »
General and Special Relativity are theories of observation. They specify what we must observe of we look carefully at the universe, regardless of how they are causally implemented. There is not yet a theory to explain how they are implemented. If there were, it would be a Theory of [insert appropriate noun]. Causation?
If QM is ever explained, I assume that will be the same type of theory.
If QM is ever explained, I assume that will be the same type of theory.