Philosophy of Physics: Quantum Theory
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Philosophy of Physics: Quantum Theory
By (Author) Tim Maudlin
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
28th May 2019
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Philosophical traditions and schools of thought
Quantum physics (quantum mechanics and quantum field theory)
Philosophy of science
530.11
Physical Properties
Hardback
256
Width 140mm, Height 216mm
Description
A sophisticated and original introduction to the philosophy of quantum mechanics from one of the world's leading philosophers of physics In this book, Tim Maudlin, one of the world's leading philosophers of physics, offers a sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of quantum mechanics. The briefest, clearest, and most refined acco
Reviews
"Maudlin's book . . . should have been subtitled Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Quantum Theory (But Were Afraid to Ask) . . . its plain presentation style makes it a good introductory book for students and non-specialists. In short, it is highly recommended for anybody interested in quantum theory." * Notre Dame Philosophy Reviews *
"The book is a must for the serious reader of both philosophy and Physics."---P. R. S. Carvalho, Zentralblatt MATH
Author Bio
Tim Maudlin is professor of philosophy at New York University. He is the author of Philosophy of Physics: Space and Time (Princeton), Quantum Non-Locality and Relativity: Metaphysical Intimations of Modern Physics, The Metaphysics within Physics, and Truth and Paradox.
