Richard Healey
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Richard Healey is a philosopher of physics known for his influential work on the interpretation of quantum mechanics and the nature of scientific theories.
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academic
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philosopher ⓘ philosopher of physics ⓘ |
| areaOfInfluence |
contemporary philosophy of physics
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foundations of quantum theory ⓘ |
| employer | University of Arizona NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
interpretation of quantum mechanics
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philosophy of physics ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ scientific realism ⓘ theory of scientific theories ⓘ |
| hasAcademicDiscipline |
philosophy
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physics ⓘ |
| knownFor |
contributions to debates on scientific realism
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pragmatist interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ work on gauge-invariant formulations of field theories ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| mainInterest |
explanation in physics
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gauge theories ⓘ interpretation of quantum theory ⓘ probability in quantum mechanics ⓘ structure of scientific theories ⓘ |
| nationality | British ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Gauging What’s Real: The Conceptual Foundations of Contemporary Gauge Theories
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How Quantum Theory Helps Explain the World NERFINISHED ⓘ The Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics: An Interactive Interpretation NERFINISHED ⓘ The Quantum Revolution in Philosophy NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occupation | professor ⓘ |
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journal articles
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monographs ⓘ |
| workLocation | Tucson, Arizona NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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