Quantum Bayesianism: a study
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DOI10.1016/J.SHPSB.2008.03.006zbMATH Open1223.81051arXiv0804.2047OpenAlexW2035616262WikidataQ56625223 ScholiaQ56625223MaRDI QIDQ643474FDOQ643474
Authors: Christopher Gordon Timpson 
Publication date: 31 October 2011
Published in: Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Part B. Studies in History and Philosophy of Modern Physics (Search for Journal in Brave)
Abstract: The Bayesian approach to quantum mechanics of Caves, Fuchs and Schack is presented. Its conjunction of realism about physics along with anti-realism about much of the structure of quantum theory is elaborated; and the position defended from common objections: that it is solipsist; that it is too instrumentalist; that it cannot deal with Wigner's friend scenarios. Three more substantive problems are raised: Can a reasonable ontology be found for the approach? Can it account for explanation in quantum theory? Are subjective probabilities on their own adequate in the quantum domain? The first question is answered in the affirmative, drawing on elements from Nancy Cartwright's philosophy of science. The second two are not: it is argued that these present outstanding difficulties for the project. A quantum Bayesian version of Moore's paradox is developed to illustrate difficulties with the subjectivist account of pure state assignments.
Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/0804.2047
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