Review by Choice Review
Healey's stated aim in this book is to assess the philosophical significance of the quantum theory in physics. A philosopher of physics at the University of Arizona, he does not believe his field has kept pace with advances in quantum mechanics. He is undoubtedly correct in this assumption; however, his text is unlikely to ameliorate the situation except for a few select readers with a background in physics or the philosophy of science. He states that there is no prior assumption of physics, yet many of his examples, such Bell's theory as it relates to quantum entanglement, requires a fair level of advanced physics knowledge. The mathematics, often set aside in a box or appendix, is equally rigorous. The author does include an extensive bibliography for serious students of the field. The book is best suited for advanced scholars in the fields of philosophy of science and physics. Recommended for university and college collections and the private libraries of advanced students in this narrow field. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals. --Clair G. Wood, formerly, Eastern Maine Community College
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