The principles of neopositivism and the laws of thermodynamics

TL;DR

This paper reveals that the second law of thermodynamics and the concept of equilibrium are implicitly embedded in neopositivist principles, linking philosophical foundations to thermodynamic laws.

Contribution

It demonstrates that key thermodynamic principles are inherently contained within neopositivist philosophy, challenging traditional views of their empirical and postulated nature.

Findings

Derives Clausius' inequality from neopositivist information definition

Shows the second law's irreversibility is embedded in neopositivist principles

Reveals equilibrium as an attractor is implied by fundamental scientific postulates

Abstract

The second law of thermodynamics, which deals with irreversibility and makes the theory so special, is usually considered empirical. The definition of equilibrium as an attractor, on the other hand, requires a postulate. This article shows that both are actually already contained, even if hidden, in the fundamental principles of neopositivism, which are widely accepted in all fields of science. In particular, from the definition of information as a truth that can only come from an observation but cannot be redundant, we obtain Clausius' inequality.