Basic Theories

In Foundations of Physics (1967), Mario Bunge axiomatizes six physical theories, and some variants, of which we have taken five: Particle Mechanics and Continuum Mechanics, Classical Electromagnetism, Relativistic Kinematics and General Relativity. This network reflects Bunge’s additive style that posits special relativity as prior and fundamental to General Relativity. Compare its location with the network of classical theories that has a sustractive approach.