Ontology Schmontology? Identity, Individuation and Fock Space
Gordon, Bruce L. (2002) Ontology Schmontology? Identity, Individuation and Fock Space.
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Abstract
It is argued that if the nature of the "equivalence" between first-quantized particle theories and second- quantized (Fock Space) theories is examined closely, if the inadequacies of de Muynck`s "indexed particle" version of Fock Space are recognized, and if the question is not begged against modal metaphysics, then van Fraassen`s attempted deflation of ontological issues in quantum theory can be seen to fail.
| Keywords: | Fields and Particles, Quantum Field Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Identity, Individuation, Modal Metaphysics, Quantum Statistics, Fock Space |
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| Conferences and Volumes: | [2002] Philosophy of Science Assoc. 18th Biennial Mtg - PSA 2002: Contributed Papers (Milwaukee, WI; 2002): PSA 2002 Contributed Papers |
| ID Code: | 1072 |
| Deposited By: | Program Committee, |
| Deposited On: | 23 March 2003 |