Quantum theory and the flight from realism philosophical responses to quantum mechanics

Quantum Theory and the Flight from Realismis a critical introduction to the long-standing debate concerning the conceptual foundations of quantum mechanics, and the problems it has posed for physicists and philosophers from Einstein to the present. Quantum theory has been a major influence on postmo...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Norris, Christopher, 1947- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Routledge 2000.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Critical realism--interventions.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b38519628*spi
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