Quantum Epistemology
- Quantum mechanics challenges classical notions of knowledge, emphasizing probabilistic and relational frameworks.
- Bohr’s principle of complementarity reshapes our understanding of observation and reality.
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Arkady Plotnitsky’s Epistemology & Probability examines the philosophical foundations of quantum mechanics through the works of Bohr, Heisenberg, and Schrödinger. By exploring concepts like complementarity, uncertainty, and probability, the book challenges classical determinism and highlights the interplay between physics and epistemology, offering profound insights into reality and knowledge in modern science.
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