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Quantum ontology : a guide to the metaphysics of quantum mechanics /

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Metaphysicians should pay attention to quantum mechanics-not because it provides definitive answers to many metaphysical questions, but because it reshapes standard metaphysical debates and opens up unforeseen new possibilities. This book guides readers through the theory of quantum mechanics and it...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lewis, Peter J. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Subjects:
Quantum theory > Philosophy.
Metaphysics.
Ontology.
Metaphysics
Théorie quantique > Philosophie.
Métaphysique.
Ontologie.
metaphysics.
ontology (metaphysics)
SCIENCE > Energy.
SCIENCE > Mechanics > General.
SCIENCE > Physics > General.
Ontology
Quantum theory > Philosophy
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Metaphysicians should pay attention to quantum mechanics-not because it provides definitive answers to many metaphysical questions, but because it reshapes standard metaphysical debates and opens up unforeseen new possibilities. This book guides readers through the theory of quantum mechanics and its metaphysical implications in a clear and accessible way.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190469832
0190469838
9780190469825
019046982X
9780190469849
0190469846