Call for Papers. Special Issue: "100 Years of Quantum Mechanics: Philosophical Perspectives"
"Epistemology & Philosophy of Science" announces a call for papers for a Special Issue dedicated to the centenary of quantum mechanics. The aim of this issue is to explore the philosophical implications and ongoing impact of quantum mechanics on our understanding of reality and the nature of scientific knowledge. We seek contributions that examine both historical developments, contemporary philosophical perspectives in quantum mechanics and its impact on science and culture.
- Historical and philosophical analysis of quantum mechanics development
- Contemporary interpretations of quantum mechanics
- Measurement problem and observer effects
- The nature of quantum experience and reality
- Quantum probability and causality
- Epistemological foundations of quantum theory
- Methodological changes brought by quantum mechanics
- The significance of quantum mechanics for science and philosophy
- Quantum language and its philosophical implications
- Quantum mechanics' influence on metaphysics
- Prospects of the quantum worldview
- Interdisciplinary implications of quantum theory
- Cultural reception of quantum ideas
Confirmed Contributors: Lev Vaidman (Tel Aviv University), Jonas Arenhart (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Valia Allori (University of Bergamo),
Sebastian Fortin (Universidad de Buenos Aires) have confirmed their participation in this special issue.
Submission Requirements:
- Original paper has not been published previously, nor is it currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- The preferred length: up to 7,000 words
- Languages: English or Russian
- Format: Please follow the journal's general guidelines: https://journal.iphras.ru/forcontributors
The deadline for submissions: August 1, 2025. Publication Date: December 2025
How to Submit: Please submit your manuscript to vbazhanov@gmail.com
When submitting, please indicate "100 Years of QM Special Issue" in your cover letter.
For further details or queries, please contact the Editors:
Dr Valentin Bazhanov (vbazhanov@gmail.com)
Dr Vladislav Terekhovich (v.terekhovich@gmail.com).
