On The Methodological Arguments for Wave−Function Realism

International Studies in the Philosophy of Science 34 (2):63-80 (2022)
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The paper explores a particular line of objection against wave-function realism. This view, advocated by Bell and presently defended by Albert, North and Ney, claims tha...

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10.1080/02698595.2021.2024786

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