Maudlin, Tim
Philosophy of Physics: Quantum Theory (Princeton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691183527
- author:
- Maudlin, Tim
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Tim Maudlin's Philosophy of Physics: Quantum Theory offers a sophisticated and original introduction to the philosophy of quantum mechanics. The book presents a unique perspective on the subject, one that has been influential in the field of philosophy of physics.
Quantum mechanics is a theory that has produced the most accurate predictions of any scientific theory, yet it has never been agreed upon in terms of its implications for physical reality. Maudlin argues that the term "quantum theory" is misleading, as it suggests a predictive recipe without a clear physical theory. Instead, he explores three alternative theories that recover the quantum predictions: the indeterministic wavefunction collapse theory, the deterministic particle theory, and the Many Worlds theory.
Each of these theories offers a radically different proposal for the nature of physical reality, and Maudlin shows that none of them are what they are generally taken to be. This book will be invaluable to students of philosophy and physics looking for a clear and original account of the philosophy of quantum mechanics.
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