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Discussion: Time-Symmetric Quantum Counterfactuals

Vaidman, Lev (2003) Discussion: Time-Symmetric Quantum Counterfactuals. [Preprint]

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There is a trend to consider counterfactuals as invariably time-asymmetric. Recently, this trend manifested itself in the controversy about validity of counterfactual application of a time-symmetric quantum probability rule. Kastner (2003) analyzed this controversy and concluded that there are time-symmetric quantum counterfactuals which are consistent, but they turn out to be trivial. I correct Kastner's misquotation of my defense of time-symmetric quantum counterfactuals and explain their non-trivial aspects, thus contesting the claim that counterfactuals have to be time-asymmetric.


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Vaidman, Lev
Commentary on: Kastner, Ruth (2002) The Nature of the Controversy Over Time-Symmetric Quantum Counterfactuals. [Preprint]
Keywords: Time symmetry, counterfactuals, probability, quantum
Subjects: General Issues > Causation
Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User: Prof. Lev Vaidman
Date Deposited: 27 Mar 2003
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2010 15:11
Item ID: 1108
Subjects: General Issues > Causation
Specific Sciences > Probability/Statistics
Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date: January 2003
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/1108

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