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178A philosopher's understanding of quantum mechanics: Possibilities and impossibilities of a modal interpretation Pieter VermaasBritish Journal for the Philosophy of Science 52 (2): 387-391. 2001.
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246Jill North argues that Hamiltonian mechanics provides the most spare -- and hence most accurate -- account of the structure of a classical world. We point out some difficulties for her argument, and raise some general points about attempts to minimize structural commitments
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22Review of Pieter E. Vermaas: A philosopher's understanding of quantum mechanics: possibilities and impossibilities of a modal interpretation (review)British Journal for the Philosophy of Science 52 (2): 387-391. 2001.
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Princeton UniversityDepartment of Philosophy
Department of MathematicsStuart Professor of Philosophy -
Princeton, New Jersey, United States of America
Areas of Specialization
Philosophy of Physical Science |
Logic and Philosophy of Logic |
General Philosophy of Science |
PhilPapers Editorships
Philosophy of Physical Science |