Quantum mechanics as a principle theory

Authors
Bub, J
Citation
J. Bub, Quantum mechanics as a principle theory, STUD H P M, 31B(1), 2000, pp. 75-94
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Physics,History
Journal title
STUDIES IN HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF MODERN PHYSICS
ISSN journal
13552198 → ACNP
Volume
31B
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
75 - 94
Database
ISI
SICI code
1355-2198(200003)31B:1<75:QMAAPT>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
I show how quantum mechanics, like the theory of relativity, can be underst ood as a 'principle theory' in Einstein's sense, and I use this notion to e xplore the approach to the problem of interpretation developed in my book I nterpreting the Quantum World. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights re served.