Primitive ontology and quantum state in the GRW matter density theory

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Abstract
The paper explains in what sense the GRW matter density theory (GRWm) is a primitive ontology theory of quantum mechanics and why, thus conceived, the standard objections against the GRW formalism do not apply to GRWm. We consider the different options for conceiving the quantum state in GRWm and argue that dispositionalism is the most attractive one.
Date Issued
2015
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Subjects
GRW matter density theory
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GRW flash theory
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Bohmian mechanics
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Primitive ontology
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Quantum state
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Dispositionalism
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Humeanism
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Primitivism about laws
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Esfeld, Michael
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Journal
Synthese
Publisher
Springer Science+Business Media
ISSN
0039-7857
Access(Rights)
open.access
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