Dummett vs Bell on quantum mechanics

Yemima Ben-Menahem*

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to cast doubt on the common allegation that quantum mechanics (QM) is incompatible with realism. I argue that the results usually considered inimical to realism, notably the violation of Bell's inequality, in fact play the opposite role - they support realism. The argument is not intended, however, to demonstrate realism or refute its alternatives as general metaphysical positions. It is directed specifically at the view that QM differs from classical mechanics in that, unlike classical mechanics, it is not amenable to a realist interpretation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)277-290
Number of pages14
JournalStudies in History and Philosophy of Science Part B - Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics
Volume28
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1997

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