Storrs McCall presents an original philosophical theory of the nature of the universe based on a striking new model of its space-time structure. He shows that this theory can illuminate a wide variety of hitherto unresolved philosophical problems. These include: the direction and flow of time; the nature of scientific laws; the interpretation of quantum mechanics; the definition of probability; counterfactual semantics; and the notions of identity, essential properties, deliberation, decision, and free will. A particular instance of the explanatory powers of the proposed space-time model is its account of quantum non-locality in the EPR and GHZ experiments.
Professor McCall argues that the fact that the model explains and throws light on such a broad range of problems constitutes strong evidence that the universe is as the model portrays it.
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Storrs McCall is Associate Professor of Philosophy at McGill University, Montreal.
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1st edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Series: Clarendon library of logic and philosophy. Physical description: 328 p., ill., 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Cosmology; Metaphysics; Space and time; Probabilities; Free will and determinism; Science Philosophy. 3 Kg. Artikel-Nr. 422851
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Zustand: New. Presenting an original philosophical theory of the nature of the universe based on a new model of its space-time structure, this book shows how the model illuminates a broad range of subjects, including causation, probability, quantum mechanics, identity and free will. Series: Clarendon Library of Logic & Philosophy. Num Pages: 338 pages, line figures. BIC Classification: HPM; PDA; PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 242 x 26. Weight in Grams: 628. . 1994. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9780198240532
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