Barrett, Jeffrey A. (2021) Situated Observation in Bohmian Mechanics. [Preprint]

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Here we investigate what it might mean for a formulation of quantum mechanics to be empirically adequate. We begin by considering the measurement problem as an empirical problem and distinguishing between stronger and weaker varieties of empirical adequacy. A strongly adequate theory is one that provides a compelling explanation of the experiences of a physically situated observer. A formulation of quantum mechanics that provides such situated empirical adequacy also provides a particularly compelling response to the measurement problem. As a concrete example we consider how Bohmian mechanics explains the experience of a physically situated observer.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Barrett, Jeffrey A. j.barrett@uci.edu
Keywords:	empirical adequacy, Bohmian mechanics, quantum measurement problem, situated observation
Subjects:	General Issues > Evidence General Issues > Explanation Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Theory/Observation
Depositing User:	Jeffrey Barrett
Date Deposited:	10 Aug 2021 00:32
Last Modified:	10 Aug 2021 00:32
Item ID:	19420
Subjects:	General Issues > Evidence General Issues > Explanation Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Theory/Observation
Date:	2021
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/19420

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