Individuality in classical physics -- Quantum statistics and non-individuality -- Individuality and non-individuality in quantum mechanics -- Names, nomological objects and quasets -- A problem for present-day mathematics -- The mathematics of non-individuality -- Non-reflexive quantum logics -- The logic of quanta
Summary
Drawing on philosophical accounts of identity and individuality, as well as the histories of both classical and quantum physics, this book explores two alternative metaphysical approaches to quantum particles
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 385-413) and index