John Bell on 'Subject and Object': an Exchange
Hans Halvorson, Jeremy Butterfield
TL;DR
This paper presents a critical discussion of John Bell's 1973 work on 'Subject and Object', including critiques, comments, and replies among scholars, highlighting ongoing debates in the philosophy of physics.
Contribution
It offers an in-depth analysis of Bell's ideas through multiple perspectives, clarifying and challenging key concepts in the philosophy of quantum mechanics.
Findings
Clarifies Bell's views on 'Subject and Object'
Highlights disagreements among scholars
Provides insights into philosophical debates in physics
Abstract
This three-part paper comprises: (i) a critique by Halvorson of Bell's (1973) paper "Subject and Object"; (ii) a comment by Butterfield; (iii) a reply by Halvorson. An Appendix gives the passage from Bell that is the focus of Halvorson's critique.
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TopicsPhilosophy and Theoretical Science · Philosophy and History of Science · Philosophy, Science, and History