Thebault, Karim P.Y. (2012) Quantization as a guide to ontic structure. [Preprint]

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A framework is presented for the provision of a structural realist ontology as dictated by the implications of simultaneously accepting both inter-formulation and classical-quantum species of ‘metaphysical’ underdetermination. The example of non-relativistic particle mechanics is considered, and it is argued that, modulo cer- tain mathematical ambiguities, a viable and consistent candidate structural ontology can be constituted in terms of a Lie algebra morphism between algebras of observ- ables and the relationship between the corresponding state spaces.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Thebault, Karim P.Y. karim.thebault@gmail.com
Keywords:	Structural Realism, Quantization, Underdetermination
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Structure of Theories General Issues > Theory Change
Depositing User:	Dr Karim Thebault
Date Deposited:	30 May 2012 10:36
Last Modified:	23 Mar 2014 16:25
Item ID:	9128
Subjects:	Specific Sciences > Physics > Classical Physics Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics General Issues > Structure of Theories General Issues > Theory Change
Date:	29 May 2012
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/9128

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