Philosophy of Physics: Quantum Theory

Hardback

Main Details

Title Philosophy of Physics: Quantum Theory
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Tim Maudlin
SeriesPrinceton Foundations of Contemporary Philosophy
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 140
Category/GenreHistory of Western philosophy
Philosophy - metaphysics and ontology
Philosophy of science
Quantum physics
ISBN/Barcode 9780691183527
ClassificationsDewey:530.11
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 45 b/w illus.

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 19 March 2019
Publication Country United States

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

Author Biography

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.

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