Logical and Philosophical Remarks on Quasi-Set Theory

da Costa, Newton C. A. and Krause, Décio (2007) Logical and Philosophical Remarks on Quasi-Set Theory.

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Abstract

Quasi-set theory is a theory for dealing with collections of indistinguishable objects. In this paper we discuss some logical and philosophical questions involved with such a theory. The analysis of these questions enable us to provide the first grounds of a possible new view of physical reality, founded on an ontology of non-individuals, to which quasi-set theory may constitute the logical basis.

Keywords:quasi-sets, logic of quantum mechanics, identity,
non-individuality, quantum ontology, quasi-objects
Subjects:General Issues: Structure of Theories
Specific Sciences: Mathematics
Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics
ID Code:3274
Deposited By:Krause, Décio
Deposited On:30 March 2007
Additional Information:Forthcoming in the Logic Journal of the IGPL.