Contemporary physics, especially quantum theory, has raised profound questions about the relationship between the methods of science and the reality these methods seek to investigate. D'Espagnat investigates these questions as well as how we should answer them. Part I examines the practices of contemporary physicists and addresses the criticism philosophers of science have made of these practices. The doctrine of physical realism, adopted by most physicists and many philosophers of science, comprises Part II. Part III explores the consequences of physical realism for our understanding of what science can seek to know of reality, and concludes by outlining the position contemporary physics indicates we should take.
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The relationship between scientific methodology and the reality it seeks to investigate is examined by studying the practices and criticism of contemporary physicists.
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Nowadays, chemists would be among the first to acknowledge that it is in the field of physics, and more precisely of quantum physics, that the theoretical and conceptual foundations of their discipline are to be found. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
continuous superselection rule, purely linguistic standpoint, methodological instrumentalism, weak objectivity, quantum framework, counterfactual implication, physical realism, mathematical realism, due rigour, veiled reality, strong objectivity, quantum measurement theories, empirical causality, observable predictions, determinist thesis, philosophical positivism, partial definitions, quantum rules, hidden parameters, statistical operator, independent reality, quantum formalism, cat paradox, quantum superposition, sensible reality Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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continuous superselection rule, purely linguistic standpoint, methodological instrumentalism, weak objectivity, quantum framework, counterfactual implication, physical realism, mathematical realism, due rigour, veiled reality, strong objectivity, quantum measurement theories, empirical causality, observable predictions, determinist thesis, philosophical positivism, partial definitions, quantum rules, hidden parameters, statistical operator, independent reality, quantum formalism, cat paradox, quantum superposition, sensible reality Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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- From a Logical Point of View: Nine Logico-Philosophical Essays, Second Revised Edition by W. V. Quine in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Conceptual Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics: Second Edition (Advanced Books Classics) by Bernard D'Espagnat in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Fundamental Questions of Philosophy by A. C. Ewing in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Philosophy of Karl Popper (Library of Living Philosophers) by Paul Arthur Schilpp on page 45, and Back Matter
- The Character of Physical Law (Modern Library) by Richard Feynman on page 144, and Back Matter
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