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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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID MacKinnon, Edward
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
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
Date:	2006
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/2946

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