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This paper critically assesses whether quantum entanglement can be made compatible with Humean supervenience. After reviewing the prima facie tension between entanglement and Humeanism, I outline a recently-proposed Humean response, and argue that it is subject to two problems: one concerning the de...

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Publicado en:Synthese Vol. 197; no. 10; pp. 4207 - 4226
Autor principal: Dewar, Neil
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Oct2020
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Sumario:This paper critically assesses whether quantum entanglement can be made compatible with Humean supervenience. After reviewing the prima facie tension between entanglement and Humeanism, I outline a recently-proposed Humean response, and argue that it is subject to two problems: one concerning the determinacy of quantities, and one concerning its relationship to scientific practice.