From Physics to Philosophy

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511597947

This collection of essays by leading philosophers of physics was first published in 2000, and offers philosophical perspectives on two of the central elements of modern physics, quantum theory and relativity. The topics examined include the notorious 'measurement problem' of quantum theory and the attempts to solve it by attributing extra values to physical quantities, the mysterious non-locality of quantum theory, the curious properties of spatial localization in relativistic quantum theories, and the problem of time in the search for a theory of quantum gravity. Together the essays represent some of the last decade's research in philosophy of physics, particularly interestingly within the philosophy of quantum theory.

Review of the hardback:‘… the book provides a truly valuable collection of essays … it is an ideal work for anyone who wishes to get a view of the variety and status of topics currently debated in the philosophy of physics, and I fully recommend it.’

Source: The Philosophical Quarterly

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Preface
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Introduction
pp xi-xvi
- By Jeremy Butterfield, Constantine Pagonis
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1 - Locality and the Hardy theorem
pp 1-11
- By Arthur Fine
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2 - Beables in algebraic quantum theory
pp 12-44
- By Rob Clifton
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3 - Aspects of objectivity in quantum mechanics
pp 45-70
- By Harvey Brown
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4 - The ‘beables’ of relativistic pilot-wave theory
pp 71-89
- By Simon Saunders
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5 - Bohmian mechanics and chaos
pp 90-107
- By James Cushing, Gary Bowman
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6 - Strange positions
pp 108-165
- By Gordon Fleming, Jeremy Butterfield
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7 - From metaphysics to physics
pp 166-186
- By Gordon Belot, John Earman
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8 - Models and mathematics in physics: the role of group theory
pp 187-207
- By Steven French
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9 - Can the fundamental laws of nature be the results of evolution?
pp 208-223
- By Abner Shimony
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Bibliography of the writings of Michael Redhead
pp 224-229
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Index of names
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Index of subjects
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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-vi

List of contributors
pp vii-viii

Preface
pp ix-x

Introduction
pp xi-xvi

1 - Locality and the Hardy theorem
pp 1-11

2 - Beables in algebraic quantum theory
pp 12-44

3 - Aspects of objectivity in quantum mechanics
pp 45-70

4 - The ‘beables’ of relativistic pilot-wave theory
pp 71-89

5 - Bohmian mechanics and chaos
pp 90-107

6 - Strange positions
pp 108-165

7 - From metaphysics to physics
pp 166-186

8 - Models and mathematics in physics: the role of group theory
pp 187-207

9 - Can the fundamental laws of nature be the results of evolution?
pp 208-223

Bibliography of the writings of Michael Redhead
pp 224-229

Index of names
pp 230-232

Index of subjects
pp 233-235

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