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Quantum theory and the flight from realism : philosophical responses to quantum mechanics /

Quantum Theory and the Flight from Realismis a critical introduction to the long-standing debate concerning the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics, and the problems it has posed for physicists and philosophers from Einstein to the present. Quantum theory has been a major influence on postmo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Norris, Christopher, 1947-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.
Colección:Critical realism--interventions.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Quantum Theory and the Flight from Realismis a critical introduction to the long-standing debate concerning the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics, and the problems it has posed for physicists and philosophers from Einstein to the present. Quantum theory has been a major influence on postmodernism, and presents significant challenges for realists. Clarifying these debates for the non-specialist, Christopher Norris examines the premises of orthodox quantum theory and its impact on various philosophical developments. He subjects a wide range of opponents and supporters of realism to a high and equal level of scrutiny. Combining rigor and intellectual generosity, he draws out the merits and weaknesses from opposing arguments.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 266 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0203249801
9780203249802
9780203464311
0203464311
9780415223218
0415223210
9780415223225
0415223229