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OverviewThis Element provides an entry point for philosophical engagement with quantization and the classical limit. It introduces the mathematical tools of C*-algebras as they are used to compare classical and quantum physics. It then employs those tools to investigate philosophical issues surrounding theory change in physics. It discusses examples in which quantization bears on the topics of reduction, structural continuity, analogical reasoning, and theory construction. In doing so, it demonstrates that the precise mathematical tools of algebraic quantum theory can aid philosophers of science and philosophers of physics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Benjamin H. Feintzeig (University of Washington)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.188kg ISBN: 9781009044318ISBN 10: 1009044311 Pages: 75 Publication Date: 19 January 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. C*-algebras of physical quantities; 3. Quantization and the classical limit; 4. Intertheoretic reduction; 5. Interpretation; 6. Theory construction; 7. Conclusion.Reviews'... the book successfully walks a tight rope, by providing technical precision alongside a broad survey of the fruitfulness of quantization theory.' Eugene Y. S. Chua, Metascience Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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