THE MEANING OF SPONTANEOUS SYMMETRY BREAKING (I): From a simple classical model
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This paper, part I of a two-part project, aims at answering the simple question 'what is spontaneous symmetry breaking?' by analyzing from a philosophical perspective a simple classical model. Related questions include: what does
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