The Powers of Quantum Mechanics: A Metametaphysical Discussion of the “Logos Approach”

Foundations of Science 28 (3):885-910 (2023)
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This paper presents and critically discusses the “logos approach to quantum mechanics” from the point of view of the current debates concerning the relation between metaphysics and science. Due to its alleged direct connection with quantum formalism, the logos approach presents itself as a better alternative for understanding quantum mechanics than other available views. However, we present metaphysical and methodological difficulties that seem to clearly point to a different conclusion: the logos approach is on an epistemic equal footing among alternative realist approaches to quantum mechanics.

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Raoni Arroyo
University of Campinas
Jonas R. B. Arenhart
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

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