Shaky Game

In this new edition, Arthur Fine looks at Einstein''s philosophy of science and develops his own views on realism. A new Afterword discusses the reaction to Fine''s own theory.

"What really led Einstein . . . to renounce the new quantum order? For those interested in this question, this book is compulsory reading."—Harvey R. Brown, American Journal of Physics

"Fine has successfully combined a historical account of Einstein''s philosophical views on quantum mechanics and a discussion of some of the philosophical problems associated with the interpretation of quantum theory with a discussion of some of the contemporary questions concerning realism and antirealism. . . . Clear, thoughtful, [and] well-written."—Allan Franklin, Annals of Science

"Attempts, from Einstein''s published works and unpublished correspondence, to piece together a coherent picture of ''Einstein realism.'' Especially illuminating are the letters between Einstein and fellow realist Schrödinger, as the latter was composing his famous ''Schrödinger-Cat'' paper."—Nick Herbert, New Scientist

"Beautifully clear. . . . Fine''s analysis is penetrating, his own results original and important. . . . The book is a splendid combination of new ways to think about quantum mechanics, about realism, and about Einstein''s views of both."—Nancy Cartwright, Isis