Quantum Theory and the Schism in Physics

<p><em>Quantum Theory and the Schism in Physics</em> is one of the three volumes of Karl Popper’s <em>Postscript to the Logic of scientific Discovery</em>. The<em> Postscript</em> is the culmination of Popper’s work in the philosophy of physics and a new famous attack on subjectivist approaches to philosophy of science.</p><p>Quantum Theory and the Schism in Physics is the third volume of the <em>Postscript</em>. It may be read independently, but it also forms part of Popper’s interconnected argument in the <em>Postscript</em>. It presents Popper’s classic statement on quantum physics and offers important insights into his thinking on problems of method within science and physics as a whole.</p> Editor's Foreword Acknowledgements Author's Note, 1982 INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS Preface 1982: On a Realistic and Commonsense Interpretation of Quantum Theory QUANTUM THEORY AND THE SCHISM IN PHYSICS Chapter I Understanding Quantum Theory and its Interpretation Chapter II The Objectivity of Quantum Theory Chapter III Towards a Resolution of the Paradoxes of Quantum Theory Chapter IV A Metaphysical Epilogue Bibliographical Addendum, 1989 Index About the Author About the Editor