Philosophy Beyond Spacetime Implications from Quantum Gravity

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Synopsis

Quantum gravity seeks a unified theory in which quantum matter is dynamically related to generally relativistic spacetime. Although a continuing work in progress, research programmes in the field such as string theory, loop quantum gravity, and causal set theory make it clear that a successful theory of quantum gravity will raise important challenges to our conceptions of space, time, and matter-perhaps abolishing them altogether as fundamental entities. But just as
important, there is good reason to think that some of the problems in finding a theory of quantum gravity are themselves conceptual, in need of philosophical analysis.

Philosophy Beyond Spacetime: Implications from Quantum Gravity assembles original papers from philosophers (and one physicist), establishing a definitive statement of the current state of play, on which future research into this area can build. Aiming to expand knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of quantum gravity, it emphasizes how debates in metaphysics—regarding emergence, composition, or grounding for example—shed light on the conceptual questions of quantum gravity.
And conversely, how quantum theories of space and time call into question philosophical views grounded in classical spacetime. Furthermore, the philosophy of quantum gravity raises methodological questions, for instance concerning the relation between physics and metaphysics. The essays have been chosen to
demonstrate to a wide range of philosophers the significance of the subject, as well as making novel contributions to it.

Book details

Author:
Nick Huggett, Christian Wüthrich, Baptiste Le Bihan
ISBN:
9780192582478
Related ISBNs:
9780192582461, 9780198844143
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2022-12-20
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2021
Copyright by:
the several contributors 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science