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(1977) Cosmology, history, and theology, Dordrecht, Springer.

Quantum relativity and the cosmic observer

Patrick A Heelan

pp. 29-37

By a critique of the opposing characteristics of general relativity and quantum theory, I want to assess the possibility and form of a quantum relativity, and thereby—through the "observer problem"—to arrive at a view of the scientist as an incarnated or embodied knower, not beyond nature, but naturalized in the material universe. My point of view is that of a philosopher and a physicist, and the manner is more heuristic than technical, although the technical material could be provided if necessary. In my treatment of the quantum theory, I am presupposing that some form of the Copenhagen Interpretation is valid.(1)

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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-8780-4_4

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Heelan, P.A. (1977)., Quantum relativity and the cosmic observer, in W. Yourgrau & A. D. Breck (eds.), Cosmology, history, and theology, Dordrecht, Springer, pp. 29-37.

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