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Structures and Models of Scientific Theories: A Discussion on Quantum Non-Individuality

Krause, Décio and Arenhart, Jonas R. B. (2010) Structures and Models of Scientific Theories: A Discussion on Quantum Non-Individuality. [Preprint]

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In this paper we consider the notions of structure and models within the semantic approach to theories. To highlight the role of the mathematics used to build the structures which will be taken as the models of theories, we review the notion of mathematical structure and of the models of scientific theories. Then, we analyse a case-study and argue that if a certain metaphysical view of quantum objects is adopted, namely, that which sees them as non-individuals, then there would be strong reasons to ask for a different mathematical framework for describing the structures that would be the models of the corresponding theory. In departing from the standard frameworks (that is, worked on within standard mathematics), we hope to bring to the scene, within the scope of the semantic approach, the importance of paying attention to some fundamental concepts usually only superficially touched by philosophers of science (if touched).


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Krause, Décio
Arenhart, Jonas R. B.
Keywords: Structures, Models, Set-Theoretical Predicates, Semantic Approach.
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User: Décio Krause
Date Deposited: 30 Sep 2010
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2010 15:20
Item ID: 5564
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date: October 2010
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/5564

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