Interpreting Quantum Theory

A Therapeutic Approach
2015
ISBN: 978-1-349-49619-8
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan UK

Buch, Englisch, 202 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 283 g

Reihe: New Directions in the Philosophy of Science

Is it possible to approach quantum theory in a 'therapeutic' vein that sees its foundational problems as arising from mistaken conceptual presuppositions? The book explores the prospects for this project and, in doing so, discusses such fascinating issues as the nature of quantum states, explanation in quantum theory, and 'quantum non-locality'.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Friederich, S.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Wissenschaftstheorie, Wissenschaftsphilosophie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik Teilchenphysik
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Metaphysik, Ontologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PrefaceSeries Editor's Foreword PART I: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 1. Introduction 2. Sketch of the Formalism 3. Interpretations as Solutions to the Measurement Problem PART II: THE RULE PERSPECTIVE 4. Motivating a Therapeutic Approach 5. In Search of a Viable Epistemic Account 6. Quantum Probabilities: What Are They? PART III: OBJECTIONS 7. Copenhagen Reloaded? 8. The Charge of Anthropocentricism 9. Reduction and Explanation PART IV: NON-LOCALITY, QUANTUM FIELD THEORY, AND REALITY 10. Non-locality Reconsidered 11. A Look at Quantum Field Theory 12. Quantum Theory and 'Reality' Appendix A. Sketch of Bell's Theorem B. The Kochen-Specker Theorem in a Nutshell C. The Pusey-Barrett-Rudolph (PBR) Theorem—A Short Introduction Notes Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

Simon Friederich studied physics and philosophy in Göttingen and Lausanne and obtained a PhD in physics at the University of Heidelberg. He has held academic appointments in Wuppertal and Göttingen, Germany, and published articles in various leading philosophy journals. His research interests include the philosophy of physics, the philosophy of mathematics, epistemology and philosophy of mind.