Consistent histories through pragmatist lenses

Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Part A 98 (C):40-48 (2023)
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This article adopts a bottom-up approach to theory interpretation, following the slogan “meaning is use”, and applies it to quantum mechanics. I argue that it fits very well with the Consistent Histories formulation of quantum mechanics, interpreted in a particular way that is not the interpretation favoured by original proponents of the formulation. I examine the difficulties and advantages of this interpretation.

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Quentin Ruyant
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