Philosophy and Quantum Theory MSc (P02797)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-PhilQuant

This course will offer detailed seminars on key philosophical issues in the nature and implications of quantum mechanics. No background in logic or the physical sciences will be assumed, although having taken Logic 1 and/or Philosophy of Science 1 might be an advantage, and the course is intended to be accessible to students with a wide range of philosophical interests and aptitudes.

Shared with UG course U04162 Philosophy and Quantum Theory

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students who take this course should be equipped to explore, discuss and analyse philosophical issues in the philosophy of quantum mechanics, and thereby acquire confidence in dealing with these issues. In particular, they should be enabled to explore critically topics that include the following:
* How classical dynamics and quantum dynamics differ
* The measurement problem and wave-packet collapse
* The Copenhagen Interpretation and its competitors
* The Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen 'Paradox' and Bell's Theorem
* 'Many Worlds' and 'Many Minds' theories of measurement