Action at a distance.

The article focuses on the concept of "action at a distance," and the controversial idea of "unmediated action at a distance." According to the article, the former is defined as an event that occurs whenever there is a spatial or temporal gap, or both, between a cause and its effect. Supporting inst...

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Published in:Philosophy pp. 21 - 37
Main Author: Le Poidevin, Robin
Format: Article
Published: Cambridge University Press 2007
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Summary:The article focuses on the concept of "action at a distance," and the controversial idea of "unmediated action at a distance." According to the article, the former is defined as an event that occurs whenever there is a spatial or temporal gap, or both, between a cause and its effect. Supporting instances of such idea are also disclosed. The principle of Locality is also discussed, along with its physical importance. It is also argued that the explanation of the truth of Locality cannot be presented as a metaphysical truth but is therefore a condition of physical law, thus the importance of Locality is undeniable.