MacKinnon, Edward (2006) The Standard Model as a Philosophical Challenge. In: UNSPECIFIED.
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There are two opposing traditions in contemporary quantum field theory. Mainstream Lagrangian QFT led to and supports the standard model of particle interactions. Algebraic QFT seeks to provide a rigorous consistent mathematical foundation for field theory, but cannot accommodate the local gauge interactions of the standard model. Interested philosophers face a choice. The can accept algebraic QFT on the grounds of mathematical consistency and general accord with the semantic conception of theory interpretation. This suggests a rejection of particle ontology. Or they can accept the standard model on the grounds of its established success. This alternative, which I defend, suggests revising philosophical accounts of scientific theories.
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Keywords: | Quantum Field Theory, particles, standard model | ||||||
Subjects: | General Issues > Structure of Theories Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory |
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Depositing User: | Edward MacKinnon | ||||||
Date Deposited: | 13 Oct 2006 | ||||||
Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2010 15:14 | ||||||
Item ID: | 2946 | ||||||
Subjects: | General Issues > Structure of Theories Specific Sciences > Physics > Fields and Particles Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Field Theory |
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Date: | 2006 | ||||||
URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/2946 |
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