Quantum theory launched a revolution in physics. But we have yet to understand the revolution's significance for philosophy. Richard Healey opens a path to such understanding. The first part of this book offers a self-contained but opinionated introduction to quantum theory. The second part assesses the theory's philosophical significance.
Quantum theory launched a revolution in physics. But we have yet to understand the revolution's significance for philosophy. Richard Healey opens a path to such understanding. The first part of this book offers a self-contained but opinionated introduction to quantum theory. The second part assesses the theory's philosophical significance.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Richard Healey has been Professor of Philosophy at the University of Arizona since 1991. One aim of his research has been to inquire how far foundational studies of physics shed light on metaphysical topics such as holism, realism, composition, time and causation. He is now exploring the relations between science and metaphysics from a broadly pragmatist perspective. His Gauging What's Real (2007), exploring the conceptual foundations of gauge theories in physics, was awarded the Lakatos Prize in the philosophy of science.
Inhaltsangabe
1: Overview: A New Kind of Science I: Quantum Theory 2: Superposition 3: Entanglement 4: Non-locality 5: Assigning Values and States 6: Measurement 7: Interlude: Some Alternative Interpretations II: Philosophical Revelations 8: Theories, Models, and Representation 9: Probability and Explanation 10: Causation and Locality 11: Observation and Objectivity 12: Meaning 13: Fundamentality Conclusion Appendices
1: Overview: A New Kind of Science I: Quantum Theory 2: Superposition 3: Entanglement 4: Non-locality 5: Assigning Values and States 6: Measurement 7: Interlude: Some Alternative Interpretations II: Philosophical Revelations 8: Theories, Models, and Representation 9: Probability and Explanation 10: Causation and Locality 11: Observation and Objectivity 12: Meaning 13: Fundamentality Conclusion Appendices
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