Quantum Mechanics and the Philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead
In Process and Reality and other works, Alfred North Whitehead struggled to come to terms with the impact the new science of quantum mechanics would have on metaphysics.This ambitious book is the first extended analysis of the intricate relationships between relativity theory, quantum mechanics, and...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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New York, NY :
Fordham University Press
[2019]
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| Series: | American philosophy series ;
Numbero 14. |
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009431228706719 |
Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- CONTENTS
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Ontological Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics
- 3. The Evolution of Actuality to Probability
- Interlude: The Philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead
- 4. The Correlation of Quantum Mechanics and Whitehead's Philosophy
- 5. Spatiotemporal Extension
- 6. Summary and Outlook
- Appendix
- Works Cited
- Index
