Publication details
Year: 2003
Pages: 31-56
Series: Synthese
Full citation:
, "Remodelling structural realism", Synthese 136 (1), 2003, pp. 31-56.
Remodelling structural realism
quantum physics and the metaphysics of structure
pp. 31-56
in: Synthese 136 (1), 2003.Abstract
We outline Ladyman's 'metaphysical' or 'ontic' form of structuralrealism and defend it against various objections. Cao, in particular, has questioned theview of ontology presupposed by this approach and we argue that by reconceptualisingobjects in structural terms it offers the best hope for the realist in thecontext of modern physics.
Publication details
Year: 2003
Pages: 31-56
Series: Synthese
Full citation:
, "Remodelling structural realism", Synthese 136 (1), 2003, pp. 31-56.