On algebraic naturalism and metaphysical indeterminacy in quantum mechanics

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Vasudev Menon, Tushar. (2024). On algebraic naturalism and metaphysical indeterminacy in quantum mechanics. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. 105, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsa.2023.12.012
AuthorsVasudev Menon, Tushar
Abstract

I propose a technique for identifying fundamental properties using structures already present in physical theories. I argue that, in conjunction with a particular naturalistic commitment, that I dub ‘algebraic naturalism’, these structures can be used to generate a standard of metaphysical determinacy. This standard can be used to rule out the possibility of a virulent strain of ‘deep’ metaphysical indeterminacy that has been imputed to quantum mechanics.

KeywordsQuantum mechanics; Metaphysical indeterminacy; Properties; Kochen-Specker theorem
Year01 Jan 2024
JournalStudies in History and Philosophy of Science
Journal citation105, pp. 1-16
PublisherElsevier Ltd
ISSN0039-3681
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1016/j.shpsa.2023.12.012
Web address (URL)https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0039368124000244
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Print09 Apr 2024
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Accepted20 Dec 2023
Deposited11 Feb 2025
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