The main claim of the paper is that one can be ‘realist’ (in some sense) about quantum mechanics without requiring any form of realism about the wave function. We begin by discussing various forms of realism about the wave function, namely Albert’s configuration-space realism, Dürr Zanghi and Goldstein’s nomological realism about the wave function, Esfeld’s dispositional reading of the wave function, Pusey Barrett and Rudolph’s realism about the quantum state. By discussing the articulation of these four positions, and their interrelation, we conclude that instrumentalism about the wave function is by itself not sufficient to choose one over the other interpretations of quantum mechanics, thereby confirming in a different way the indetermination of the metaphysical interpretations of quantum mechanics.

Realism and instrumentalism about the wave function. How should we choose? / Dorato, M; Laudisa, F. - STAMPA. - (2014), pp. 119-134.

Realism and instrumentalism about the wave function. How should we choose?

Laudisa F
2014-01-01

Abstract

The main claim of the paper is that one can be ‘realist’ (in some sense) about quantum mechanics without requiring any form of realism about the wave function. We begin by discussing various forms of realism about the wave function, namely Albert’s configuration-space realism, Dürr Zanghi and Goldstein’s nomological realism about the wave function, Esfeld’s dispositional reading of the wave function, Pusey Barrett and Rudolph’s realism about the quantum state. By discussing the articulation of these four positions, and their interrelation, we conclude that instrumentalism about the wave function is by itself not sufficient to choose one over the other interpretations of quantum mechanics, thereby confirming in a different way the indetermination of the metaphysical interpretations of quantum mechanics.
2014
Protective Measurement and Quantum RealityTowards a New Understanding of Quantum Mechanics
Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
9781107069633
Dorato, M; Laudisa, F
Realism and instrumentalism about the wave function. How should we choose? / Dorato, M; Laudisa, F. - STAMPA. - (2014), pp. 119-134.
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