A thirder and an Everettian: a reply to Lewis's 'Quantum Sleeping Beauty'

Papineau, David and Durà-Vilà, Víctor (2008) A thirder and an Everettian: a reply to Lewis's 'Quantum Sleeping Beauty'.

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Abstract

Peter J. Lewis's in 'Quantum Sleeping Beauty' argues that accepting the Everettian interpretation of quantum mechanics requires you to be a 'halfer' about Sleeping Beauty. This paper will argue that Everettians do not have to be halfers. It is perfectly cogent to be both an Everettian and a thirder.

Commentary on:Lewis, Peter J. (2006) Quantum Sleeping Beauty.
EPrint Type:Other
Keywords:Quantum mechanics, many worlds, Everett, probability, Sleeping Beauty paradox
Subjects:Specific Sciences: Physics: Quantum Mechanics
ID Code:3912
Deposited By:Durà-Vilà, Víctor
Deposited On:29 Febuary 2008
Additional Information:Forthcoming in Analysis

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