Epistemic-Pragmatist Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics: A Comparative Assessment
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| author | Barzegar, Ali Oriti, Daniele |
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| contents | In this paper, we investigate similarities and differences between the main neo-Copenhagen (or "epistemic-pragmatist") interpretations of quantum mechanics, here identified as those defined by the rejection of an ontological nature of the quantum states and the simultaneous avoidance of hidden variables, while maintaining the quantum formalism unchanged. We argue that there is a single general interpretive framework in which the core claims that the various interpretations in the class are committed to, and which they emphasize to varying degrees, can be represented. We also identify, however, remaining differences of a more substantial nature, and we offer a first analysis of them. We also argue that these remaining differences cannot be resolved within the formalism of quantum mechanics itself and identify the more general philosophical considerations that can be used in order to break this interpretation underdetermination. |
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| spellingShingle | Epistemic-Pragmatist Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics: A Comparative Assessment Barzegar, Ali Oriti, Daniele Quantum Physics High Energy Physics - Theory History and Philosophy of Physics In this paper, we investigate similarities and differences between the main neo-Copenhagen (or "epistemic-pragmatist") interpretations of quantum mechanics, here identified as those defined by the rejection of an ontological nature of the quantum states and the simultaneous avoidance of hidden variables, while maintaining the quantum formalism unchanged. We argue that there is a single general interpretive framework in which the core claims that the various interpretations in the class are committed to, and which they emphasize to varying degrees, can be represented. We also identify, however, remaining differences of a more substantial nature, and we offer a first analysis of them. We also argue that these remaining differences cannot be resolved within the formalism of quantum mechanics itself and identify the more general philosophical considerations that can be used in order to break this interpretation underdetermination. |
| title | Epistemic-Pragmatist Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics: A Comparative Assessment |
| topic | Quantum Physics High Energy Physics - Theory History and Philosophy of Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.13620 |