Quantum life: Interaction, entanglement, and separation

Journal of Philosophy

Volumn 100, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 80-97

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EID: 60949816458     PISSN: 0022362X     EISSN: 19398549     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5840/jphil2003100215     Document Type: Article

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