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The Classical Stance: Dennett's Criterion in Wallacian quantum mechanics
1University of Cambridge,Trinity College, CB2 1TQ, Cambridge, UK.
Studies in History and Philosophy of Science
|August 7, 2024
Summary
David Wallace's Dennett's Criterion supports multiverse existence from quantum physics, even post-decoherence. Its justification hinges on naturalism and evaluating Wallace's math-first structural realism.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Metaphysics
Background:
- David Wallace's Dennett's Criterion is crucial for multiverse realism in quantum physics.
- The philosophical underpinnings of this criterion are often overlooked.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically examine the philosophical preconditions of Dennett's Criterion.
- To analyze its implications for structural realism and naturalism.
Main Methods:
- Deconstructing the criterion into three key philosophical assumptions.
- Analyzing the role of conceptual bridge laws and pragmatic usefulness.
- Evaluating the connection to structural realism and the Classical Stance.
Main Results:
- Identified three non-neutral philosophical preconditions: rejection of bridge laws, reliance on pragmatic usefulness, and a functional realist view.
- Demonstrated that the criterion's validity is linked to strong naturalism.
Conclusions:
- The justification of Dennett's Criterion is intertwined with the success of strong naturalism.
- Wallacian quantum mechanics serves as a critical case study for evaluating 'math-first' structural realism.
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