Laws of nature

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This book is not a textbook for learning the laws of nature, particularly physics, but rather aims to clarify concepts and properties associated with these laws. It has been developed as a collaborative effort, with each chapter originally written by one of the two authors, followed by thorough discussions and revisions. While both authors generally agree on foundational issues, they chose not to balance every viewpoint, allowing for individual perspectives to emerge in the chapters. Specifically, Mittelstaedt is responsible for Chapters 4, 9.3, 10, 11.2, 12, and 13, while Weingartner authored Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8.2, 9.2, and 9.4. The remaining sections are joint contributions. Most chapters are framed as questions, presenting arguments for and against before offering a detailed answer that includes a systematic discussion of the topic. Some chapters also provide a historical overview of the problem, highlighting significant historical responses (as seen in Chapters 6 and 9).