Document Type
Article
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to summarize a particular approach of doing metaphysics through physics - the primitive ontology approach. The idea is that any fundamental physical theory has a well-defined architecture, to the foundation of which there is the primitive ontology, which represents matter. According to the framework provided by this approach when applied to quantum mechanics, the wave function is not suitable to represent matter. Rather, the wave function has a nomological character, given that its role in the theory is to implement the law of evolution for the primitive ontology.
Publication Date
6-26-2015
Recommended Citation
"Primitive Ontology in a Nutshell," International Journal of Quantum Foundations 1 (3): 107-122 (2015).
Original Citation
"Primitive Ontology in a Nutshell," International Journal of Quantum Foundations 1 (3): 107-122 (2015).
Legacy Department
Department of Philosophy
Language
eng
