Bohm's Ontological Interpretation and its Relations to Three Formulations of Quantum Mechanics

Author: Kronz F.M.

Source: Synthese, Volume 117, Number 1, 1998 , pp. 31-52(22)

Publisher: Springer

Abstract:

The standard mathematical formulation of quantum mechanics is specified. Bohm's ontological interpretation of quantum mechanics is then shown to be incapable of providing a suitable interpretation of that formulation. It is also shown that Bohm's interpretation may well be viable for two alternative mathematical formulations of quantum mechanics, meaning that the negative result is a significant though not a devastating criticism of Bohm's interpretation. A preliminary case is made for preferring one alternative formulation over the other.

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Department of Philosophy The University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 78712-1180 U.S.A. kronz@mail.utexas.edu

Publication date: 1998-01-01

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