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On the Metaphysics of Quantum Mechanics
(Vuibert, 2013-02) -
Seven Steps Toward the Classical World: The Problem of the Classical Limit in Quantum Mechanics
(Mysteries, Puzzles and Paradoxes in Quantum Mechanics Conference, 2001-08-27) -
Primitive Ontology and the Structure of Fundamental Physical Theories
(Oxford University Press, 2007-10-08) -
Book Review of "Everywhere and Everywhen, Adventures in Physics and Philosophy"
(Notre Dame Philosophical Review, 2011-01) -
Book Review of "Do We Really Understand Quantum Mechanics?"
(Notre Dame Philosophical Review, 2013-03) -
Book Review of "The Kantian Legacy in the Nineteenth -Century Science"
(John Hopkins University Press, 2009-07) -
Book Review of "The Road to Maxwell's Demon: Conceptual Foundations of Statistical Mechanics"
(Taylor and Francis, 2013) -
Book Review of "Quantum Theory: A Philosopher's Overview"
(Taylor and Francis, 2011-01-06)Given its general motivation, “Quantum Theory: a Philosopher's Overview” by Salvator Cannavo is a very interesting book. The fundamental question is: Can quantum mechanics be an explanatory theory? In a nutshell, his answer ... -
Is the Transition from Classical to Quantum Mechanics Truly an example of a Kuhnian Revolution?
(2011-11)I argue that classical mechanics and quantum theories are not necessarily as radically different as they have been depicted so far. In fact whether we actually have a paradigm shift going from classical to quantum mechanics ... -
On the Notion of Primitive Ontology
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Primitive Ontology and Laws of Nature
(2013-09)In this talk I would like to present and hopefully discuss a new take on the connection between ontology, laws of nature and properties in physics and metaphysics. This view has been inspired by the primitive ontology (PO) ... -
On Wave Function Monism in Spontaneous Collapse Theories
(2010-03-31) -
Some Remarks on Wave Function Monism
(2010-10)Is wave function monism, the view that the wave function completely describes physical objects, a sensible view? GRW, one candidate to solve the measurement problem, might be taken to be an example of such view. I argue ...
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