Published 1991 | Version v1
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Steps in the philosophy of quantum theory

Description

1. Interpretation. The Copenhagen Interpretation (CI) is a minimal semantics to quantum theory, expressing what we know at least. It can be extended into a universal Quantum Theory, applied to the observer as well as to the observed object. 2. A Universal Theory as a Philosophical Problem. A circular epistemology is proposed, consisting of non-hierarchical realism, empirism, apriorism and evolutionism, combined in a description of time: past as discrete facts, future as continuous possibilities. 3. Quantum Logic and the Reconstruction of Quantum Theory. Non-distributive logic and Bell's theorem are discussed following Doebner and Luecke. Reconstruction is briefly described. 4. Further Philosophical Questions. Mind-body problem and holism are briefly discussed. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Publisher
Springer.
Imprint Place
Berlin (Germany, F.R.)
ISBN
3-540-53941-7
Imprint Title
Differential geometry, group representations, and quantization
Imprint Pagination
291 p.
Journal Issue
no. 379
Series
Lecture notes in physics.
Journal Page Range
p. 265-280.

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
22056809
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Progress Report
Descriptors DEI
BELL THEOREM; ENERGY LEVELS; HILBERT SPACE; PROBABILITY; PROGRESS REPORT; QUANTUM MECHANICS; REVIEWS; STATISTICS
Descriptors DEC
BANACH SPACE; DOCUMENT TYPES; MATHEMATICAL SPACE; MATHEMATICS; MECHANICS; SPACE