Model of the Universe, A: Space-Time, Probability, and Decision

Author:   Associate Professor of Philosophy Storrs McCall (McGill University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press, USA
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9781280809262


Pages:   328
Publication Date:   01 January 1994
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Model of the Universe, A: Space-Time, Probability, and Decision


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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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Author:   Associate Professor of Philosophy Storrs McCall (McGill University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press, USA
Imprint:   Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN:  

9781280809262


ISBN 10:   1280809264
Pages:   328
Publication Date:   01 January 1994
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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