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Allori, Valia

 
9781498581684: On Quantum Things: A Constructive Guide to the Fundamentals of Quantum Theory
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ISBN 10 : 1498581684 ISBN 13 : 9781498581684
Editeur : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026

Synopsis

A realist, particle-based view of quantum theory—where the wavefunction no longer plays a central role—offers a clear, commonsense alternative to dominant metaphysical views. This book explores the metaphysics of quantum theory through a lens of scientific realism—the belief that successful scientific theories describe reality. It critically evaluates various interpretations, including structural realism, wave function realism, and the many-worlds view, highlighting their limitations. Valia Allori proposes a “spatiotemporal foundational ontology” approach, grounded in particles as fundamental entities evolving in three-dimensional space and time, following uniform, symmetric laws. This view is exemplified by Bohmian mechanics (pilot-wave theory), offering a constructive, commonsensical explanation of quantum phenomena. The wave function, in this framework, is not a physical object but plays a functional, law-like role in explaining interactions. Further, the book advances a radical thesis: fundamental particles lack intrinsic properties like mass or charge and are instead “bare” objects distinguished only by the laws governing them. This thesis allows a middle path between traditional object-based metaphysics and eliminative structuralism. Ultimately, the author argues that had physics developed more rationally, instead of following a historical path shaped by contingent choices, the pilot-wave theory might have been the dominant interpretation, minimizing the proliferation of speculative alternatives.

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À propos de l'auteur

Valia Allori is associate professor of philosophy at the University of Bergamo, Italy.

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Éditeur
Bloomsbury Academic
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1498581684
ISBN 13 
9781498581684
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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