Reexamining the Quantum-Classical Relation Beyond Reductionism and Pluralism

Reexamining the Quantum-Classical Relation Beyond Reductionism and Pluralism by Alisa Bokulich, published by Cambridge University Press on October 2, 2008, is an illustrated work that delves into the intricate relationship between classical and quantum mechanics. This book explores how these two foundational theories, despite their differences in determinism and chaos, can coexist in describing the same physical world. Bokulich challenges the prevailing notion that these theories are incommensurable, drawing on historical and philosophical insights to present a nuanced perspective on their interrelation.

Readers will find a thorough examination of ‘quantum chaos’ and its implications for understanding the connections between classical and quantum mechanics. The text integrates historical context, philosophical discourse, and contemporary physics to propose a fresh approach to scientific explanation and intertheory relations. This edition, comprising 208 pages, is written in English and is suitable for historians and philosophers of science, as well as physicists and non-specialists interested in the philosophical and social aspects of physics.