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Philosophical Consequences of Quantum Theory: Reflections on Bell's Theorem
James T. Cushing (Ed.)
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Paperback. Series: Studies in science & the humanities from the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, & Values. Num Pages: 314 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PHQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 222 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 431.
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From the beginning, the implications of quantum theory for our most general understanding of the world have been a matter of intense debate. Einstein argues that the theory had to be regarded as fundamentally incomplete. Its inability, for example, to predict the exact time of decay of a single radioactive atom had to be due to a failure of the...
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Condition
New
Series
Studies in science & the humanities from the Reilly Center for Science, Technology, & Values
Number of Pages
277
Place of Publication
Notre Dame IN, United States
ISBN
9780268015794
SKU
V9780268015794
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About James T. Cushing (Ed.)
James T. Cushing (1937 - 2002) was a US-American theoretical physicist and philosopher of science. He was professor of physics as well as professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. Ernan McMullin (1924–2011) was John Cardinal O'Hara Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame.
Reviews for Philosophical Consequences of Quantum Theory: Reflections on Bell's Theorem
"These papers, collected from a 1986 conference focusing on John S. Bell's celebrated 1964 theorem, examine the philosophical issues posed by quantum theory. The book introduces Bell's theorem so that readers can understand the papers, but it is not a technical overview of the theorem or of quantum mechanics." —Science News "The papers collected here demonstrate how analytic philosophy of...
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