The Philosophy of Quantum Physics by Cord Friebe

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The discussion centers around the book "The Philosophy of Quantum Physics" by Cord Friebe, specifically highlighting the quality of the chapter authored by Passon. Participants express their experiences with the book, noting challenges with the English translation's awkward phrasing compared to the original German version. The conversation emphasizes the importance of language in understanding complex philosophical concepts in quantum physics.

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Summary: CordFriebe et al. Has anybody read this book?

I am wading through this tome for the second time. Was wondering what others whom might have read it thought.

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Demystifier said:
The chapter by Passon is good.

Did you read it in German or English. I think the translation has some awkward usage that makes it difficult to follow in some places.
 
I've glanced over it in the German version, and I'm not sure that it's the translation making the language awkward in some places. SCNR.
 
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KevinMcHugh said:
Did you read it in German or English.
English, of course. I don't understand German.
 
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