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Physics: A Science in Quest of an Ontology

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The book critiques the traditional Cartesian "bifurcation" in modern physics, arguing that it has become untenable and has led to a lack of clarity in understanding physics, especially with the rise of quantum theory. It offers a straightforward Platonist ontology that repositions quantum theory within a coherent hierarchy of being, aiming to clarify the relationship between physical reality and theoretical frameworks.

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Physics: A Science in Quest of an Ontology, Wolfgang Smith

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2023
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Title
Physics: A Science in Quest of an Ontology
Language
English
Released
2023
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Hardcover
Pages
114
ISBN13
9798985147032
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The book critiques the traditional Cartesian "bifurcation" in modern physics, arguing that it has become untenable and has led to a lack of clarity in understanding physics, especially with the rise of quantum theory. It offers a straightforward Platonist ontology that repositions quantum theory within a coherent hierarchy of being, aiming to clarify the relationship between physical reality and theoretical frameworks.