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Symmetry fundamentalism in quantum mechanics.

Authors :
Schroeren, David
Source :
Philosophical Studies; Dec2021, Vol. 178 Issue 12, p3995-4024, 30p
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Modern particle physics suggests an intriguing vision of physical reality: we are to imagine the symmetries of the world as fundamental, whereas the material constituents of the world (such as particles and fields) are ontologically derivative of them. This paper develops a novel ontology for non-relativistic quantum mechanics which gives precise metaphysical content to this vision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00318116
Volume :
178
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Philosophical Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153184661
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-021-01634-z