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David Edwards

University of Georgia
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  • University of Georgia
    Regular Faculty
Columbia University
Department of Philosophy
PhD, 1971
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Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Areas of Specialization
Metaphysics
Philosophy of Mathematics
General Philosophy of Science
Areas of Interest
Metaphysics
Philosophy of Mathematics
General Philosophy of Science
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  •  142
    The mathematical foundations of quantum mechanics
    Synthese 42 (1). 1979.
    Mathematical Structure of Quantum Mechanics
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    Atomic discourse inthe feynman lectures on physics
    Synthese 65 (3). 1985.
    We examine the compromises that are actually made in modern scientific discourse concerning atoms. We conclude that even the ideals of clarity and consistency can be legitimately compromised in order to obtain other advantages.
    Philosophy of Physics, MiscellaneousAtomic and Molecular Physics
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