Philosophical Implications
- The book explores how quantum mechanics intersects with broader philosophical questions about reality and knowledge.
- Plotnitsky examines the limits of classical determinism and the emergence of probabilistic thinking.
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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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