Overview
Explains the philosophy behind quantum mechanics
Considers whether phenomena commonly considered "paranormal" can be accommodated by quantum mechanics
Avoids equations almost completely!
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book explains, in simple but accurate terms, how orthodox quantum mechanics works. The author, a distinguished theoretical physicist, shows how this theory, realistically interpreted, assigns an important role to our conscious free choices. Stapp claims that mainstream biology and neuroscience, despite nearly a century of quantum physics, still stick essentially to failed classical precepts in which mental intentions have no effect upon our bodily actions. He shows how quantum mechanics provides a rational basis for a better understanding of this connection, even allowing an explanation of certain phenomena currently held to be “paranormal”. These ideas have major implications for our understanding of ourselves and our mental processes, and thus also for the meaningfulness of our lives.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Henry Pierce Stapp is an American mathematical physicist who worked closely with Werner Heisenberg, Wolfgang Pauli, and J.A. Wheeler. He is known for his work in quantum mechanics, particularly the development of axiomatic S-matrix theory, the proofs of strong nonlocality properties, and the place of free will in the "orthodox" quantum mechanics of John von Neumann. Dr. Stapp has published many papers pertaining to the non-local aspects of quantum mechanics and Bell's theorem, as well as two books published by Springer.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Quantum Theory and Free Will
Book Subtitle: How Mental Intentions Translate into Bodily Actions
Authors: Henry P. Stapp
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-58301-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-58300-6Published: 03 July 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-86370-2Published: 04 August 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-58301-3Published: 22 June 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 142
Number of Illustrations: 3 illustrations in colour
Topics: Popular Science in Psychology, Quantum Physics, Philosophy of Mind, Neurobiology, Neuropsychology