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On the Metaphysics of Least Action
Dispositionalism Armstrong Humeanism Laws of Nature Action Principles
2016/6/15
When it comes to predicting the evolution of physical systems, there seem to be two mathematically equivalent, but conceptually distinct kinds of what we might call `fundamental laws': there are those...
The Barcan Formula in Metaphysics
Barcan formula modality de dicto and de re formula Barcan modalidad de dicto y de re
2016/6/15
The Barcan formula (BF) is widely considered a threat to actualism. I show how BF can be cleared of such a charge by construing it as a bridge principle connecting modality de dicto and modality de re...
Delayed-Choice Experiments and the Metaphysics of Entanglement
Delayed-choice experiments double-slit experiment entanglement swapping quantum eraser realism
2016/6/13
Delayed-choice experiments in quantum mechanics are often taken to undermine a realistic interpretation of the quantum state. More specifically, Healey has recently argued that the phenomenon of delay...
Individuality,quantum physics,and a metaphysics of non-individuals:the role of the formal
non-individuals individuality quantum objects identity
2016/5/30
The notion of an individual and the related issues on individuation are topics that appear in the philosophical discussion ever since the antiquity. The idea of an individual thing is intuitively clea...
We review the current situation in the philosophy of time, partly to investigate Michael Dummett’s complaint that the philosophy of physics has become too specialized and technical to be able to commu...
How to combine and not to combine physics and metaphysics
physics metaphysics modality possibility time quantum mechanics interpretation manifest image scientific image
2016/5/30
In this paper I will argue that if physics is to become a coherent metaphysics of nature it needs an “interpretation”. As I understand it, an interpretation of a physical theory amounts to offering (1...
On the Metaphysics of Quantum Mechanics
quantum mechanics Bohmian mechanics Everettian quantum mechanics GWR theory primitive ontology wave function ontology
2016/5/27
What is quantum mechanics about? The most natural way to interpret quantum mechanics realistically as a theory about the world might seem to be what is called wave function ontology: the view accordin...
On Kinds of Indiscernibility in Logic and Metaphysics
Logic and Metaphysics Hilbert-Bernays account
2011/9/2
Using the Hilbert-Bernays account as a spring-board, we rst de ne four ways in which two objects can be discerned from one another, using the non-logical vocabulary of the language concerned. (These ...
Relativistic Constraints for a Naturalistic Metaphysics of Time
Relativistic Constraints Naturalistic Metaphysics of Time
2010/11/16
The traditional metaphysical debate between static and dynamic views in the philosophy of time is examined in light of considerations concerning the nature of time in physical theory. Adapting the fo...
The Metaphysics of Änandatäëòava, the Bliss-Dance
Metaphysics Ä nandatä ë òava Bliss-Dance
2009/11/30
The Dance of Çiva-Naöaräja holds an enduring fascination in the minds
not only of lovers of art but also those who are oriented towards
religion and philosophy, and even science. Th...
Proportionality and the Metaphysics of Causation
contrastivism causation proportionality Metaphysics
2009/9/17
This paper reexamines the case for a proportionality constraint on causation. The general idea behind the proportionality constraint is that causes need the right amount of detail. The cause needs to ...
Carnap on Theoretical Terms: Structuralism without Metaphysics
Carnap structuralism structural realism theoretical terms Ramsey sentence
2009/6/5
Both realists and instrumentalists have found it difficult to understand (much less accept) Carnap’s developed view on theoretical terms, which attempts to stake out a neutral position between realism...
Carnap on Theoretical Terms: Structuralism without Metaphysics
Carnap, structuralism, structural realism, theoretical terms, Ramsey sentence, Carnap sentence
2011/9/7
Both realists and instrumentalists have found it difficult to understand (much less accept) Carnap’s developed view on theoretical terms, which attempts to stake out a neutral position between realism...
Hypothetical metaphysics of nature
block universe eternalism incommensurability scientific realism structural realism
2009/5/6
The paper first sketches out a reply to the underdetermination challenge and the incommensurability challenge that rebuts the sceptical conclusions of these challenges and that is sufficient to lay th...