Abstract
Dirac put forward his Large Numbers hypothesis (LNh) in 1937. Based on his study of physical constants, he built a cosmological model by following a deductive approach. In adhering to this method, he thus joined a trend that had been set in motion by Eddington. This new method countered that of Dingle, who had opted in favour of the opposing camp, namely induction. Numerous publications on this subject sparked a cosmological and epistemological debate within the journal Nature. By analysing various contributions in chronological order, the present article offers a commentary on this noteworthy year. The hesitant cosmological beginnings of the LNh are thereby brought to light, as is the major epistemological controversy that ensued.
Original language | French |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-91 |
Journal | Revue des Questions Scientifiques |
Volume | 192 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2021 |
Student theses
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Steady-state cosmologies: overview and development of disregarded models
Author: Dubois, E., 6 Jul 2021Supervisor: Fuzfa, A. (Supervisor), LAMBERT, D. (Co-Supervisor), LEMAITRE, A. (President), O'Raifeartaigh, C. (External person) (Jury) & Klein, E. (External person) (Jury)
Student thesis: Doc types › Doctor of Sciences
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