Ruyant, Quentin (2023) Consistent histories through pragmatist lenses. Studies in History and Philosophy of Science, 98. pp. 40-48. ISSN 00393681

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This article adopts a bottom-up approach to theory interpretation, following the slogan "meaning is use", and applies it to quantum mechanics. I argue that it fits very well with the Consistent Histories formulation of quantum mechanics, interpreted in a particular way that is not the interpretation favoured by original proponents of the formulation. I examine the difficulties and advantages of this interpretation.

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Item Type:	Published Article or Volume
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Ruyant, Quentin quentin.ruyant@gmail.com
Keywords:	quantum mechanics; consistent histories; pragmatism; scientific representation
Subjects:	General Issues > Models and Idealization Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Depositing User:	Mr. Quentin Ruyant
Date Deposited:	21 Feb 2024 17:05
Last Modified:	21 Feb 2024 17:05
Item ID:	23122
Journal or Publication Title:	Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
Official URL:	https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/...
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.1016/j.shpsa.2023.01.001
Subjects:	General Issues > Models and Idealization Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Realism/Anti-realism
Date:	2023
Page Range:	pp. 40-48
Volume:	98
ISSN:	00393681
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/23122

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