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Interpreting Quantum Theory S. Friederich

Interpreting Quantum Theory By S. Friederich

Interpreting Quantum Theory by S. Friederich

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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'.

Interpreting Quantum Theory Summary

Interpreting Quantum Theory: A Therapeutic Approach by S. Friederich

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'.

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Simon Friederich's Therapeutic Approach to quantum theory (QT) sheds new light on the status of the quantum state. ... The book not only provides interesting perspectives for the cognoscenti but is also written with sufficient care and free of unnecessary technicalities so as to be accessible and worth reading for the physical layman interested in the foundations of QT. ... anyone interested in the foundational problems of QT should feel encouraged to investigate Friederich's book himself, without question. (Florian Boge, Erkenntnis, Vol. 82, 2017)

About S. Friederich

Simon Friederich studied physics and philosophy in Goettingen and Lausanne and obtained a PhD in physics at the University of Heidelberg. He has held academic appointments in Wuppertal and Goettingen, 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.

Table of Contents

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

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NLS9781349496198
9781349496198
1349496197
Interpreting Quantum Theory: A Therapeutic Approach by S. Friederich
S. Friederich
New Directions in the Philosophy of Science
New
Paperback
Palgrave Macmillan
2015-01-01
202
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