Quantum logic is alive ∧ (it is true ∨ it is false)

Proceedings of the Philosophy of Science Association 2001 (3):S274 - S287 (2001)
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Is the quantum-logic interpretation dead? Its near total absence from current discussions about the interpretation of quantum theory suggests so. While mathematical work on quantum logic continues largely unabated, interest in the quantum-logic interpretation seems to be almost nil, at least in Anglo-American philosophy of physics. This paper has the immodest purpose of changing that fact. I shall argue that while the quantum-logic interpretation faces challenges, it remains a live option. The usual objections either miss the mark, or admit a reasonable answer, or fail to decide the issue conclusively

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reprint Dickson, Michael (2001) "Quantum Logic Is Alive ∧". Philosophy of Science 68(3):274-287

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