Glick, David (2026) Perspectives on Quantum Theory. Foundations of Physics. ISSN 1572-9516

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This paper considers the prospects for a quantum perspectivism that seeks to reconcile competing approaches to quantum theory as distinct scientific perspectives on quantum reality. In other areas of the philosophy of science, perspectivism holds the promise of a way to embrace pluralism without contradiction---what appear to be competing theories can be accepted because they each provide a distinct ``window on the same reality.'' The contemporary situation in quantum foundations is arguably a case of underdetermination. If this is so, this brand of perspectivism may offer a resolution.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Glick, David daglick@ucdavis.edu 0000-0001-7811-5658
Keywords:	quantum, underdetermination, perspectivism, perspectival, structuralism, realism
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Depositing User:	David Glick
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2025 20:38
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2025 20:38
Item ID:	27505
Journal or Publication Title:	Foundations of Physics
Publisher:	Springer
Official URL:	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10701-025-00904-8
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.1007/s10701-025-00904-8
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Date:	2026
ISSN:	1572-9516
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/27505

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