The Metaphysics of Bohmian Mechanics - A Comprehensive Guide to the Different Interpretations of Bohmian Ontology

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive guide to the metaphysics of Bohmian mechanics. Bohmian mechanics is a quantum theory that describes the motion of particles following trajectories that are determined by the quantum wave-function. The key question that the theory has to face relates to the ontological interpretation of the quantum wave-function. The main debate has mostly centered around two opposing views, wave-function realism on the one hand, and the nomological view on the other hand. The supporters of the former believe that the wave-function is a physical field living in a high-dimensional space; the supporters of the latter regard the wave-function as just an entity that appears in the laws of nature and lacks physical status. This monograph discusses both views open-mindedly, illuminating their tacit problems and providing new insight into how they can be overcome. Moreover, it discusses the structuralist view, which is often neglected and which can be regarded as a reconciliation of the two main opposing camps.

About the author

Vera Matarese, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy.

Product details

• Authors: Vera Matarese
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9783110793741
• ISBN: 978-3-11-079374-1
• No. of pages: 241
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 24 mm x 230 mm
• Weight: 501 g
• Illustrations: 12 b/w ill.
• Series: Epistemische Studien / Epistemic Studies; Epistemische Studien
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works