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This paper critiques two approaches to interpretation-independent quantum mechanics, finding they rely on flawed ontologies. It argues that only structured ontologies, though speculative, can adequately address quantum ontology problems.

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CarnapismEffective theoryFundamentalityMeta-ontologyNon-relativistic quantum mechanicsQuantum ontologyQuineanism

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  • Philosophy of Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Metaphysics

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  • Current research in quantum mechanics interpretation seeks an understanding independent of specific measurement theories.
  • Two prominent proposals, the overlap strategy and the textbook account, have emerged.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically assess the overlap strategy and the textbook account for interpretation-independent quantum mechanics.
  • To evaluate the meta-ontological frameworks underlying these proposals.
  • To determine the suitability of different ontological structures for solving quantum ontology problems.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of the meta-ontological assumptions of the overlap strategy and textbook account.
  • Examination of the problem-solving capabilities of flat, structureless ontologies versus structured ontologies in quantum mechanics.
  • Argumentation for a speculative, non-neutral approach to quantum ontology.

Main Results:

  • The assessed proposals presume a Quinean-Carnapian meta-ontological framework leading to flat, structureless ontologies.
  • Flat ontologies are insufficient for resolving key problems in quantum ontology.
  • Structured ontologies are necessary for addressing quantum ontology challenges, albeit with inherent speculation.

Conclusions:

  • The presumed meta-ontological framework in current interpretation-independent approaches is inadequate.
  • A shift towards structured ontologies is required for progress in quantum ontology.
  • A speculative and non-neutral approach is defended as the conservative path forward in quantum ontology research.