This volume deals with fundamental problems of the natural sciences and the philosophy of nature. The issues addressed touch upon the many research areas of Hans Primas, and they reflect both the depth and the breadth of his interests, ranging from nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, theoretical chemistry, theory reduction, the measurement problem, holism and realism in quantum theory, to the dialogue between W. Pauli and C.G. Jung. Each individual contribution is prefaced by a short editorial introduction, relating diverse topics to each other and embedding them in a wider frame.
Audience: This book will be an inspiring source of knowledge for everyone who is seriously interested in research in basic topics of physics, chemistry, and their philosophical aspects.

Autorentext
Anton Amann ist emeritierter Universitätsprofessor für Soziologie und Sozialgerontologie am Institut für Soziologie der Universität Wien und Wissenschaftlicher Leiter des "Zentrums für Alternswissenschaften, Gesundheits- und Sozialpolitikforschung" (ZENTAS) an der Niederösterreichischen Landesakademie.

Inhalt

Preface - Instead of a `Festschrift'; A. Amann, et al. The Primas Effect: On Quanta and Beyond; U. Müller-Herold. Hans Primas and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance; R.R. Ernst. Fragments of an Algebraic Quantum Mechanics Program for Theoretical Chemistry; A. Amann, U. Müller-Herold. Matter. C*- and W*-Algebras of Observables, Their Interpretations, and the Problem of Measurement; A. Amann, H. Atmanspacher. Temporal Nonlocality; G. Mahler. Macroscopic Purification of States by Interactions; H. Narnhofer, W. Thirring. Macroscopic Quantum Phenomena at the SQUID; A. Rieckers. The Geometry of Quantum Probabilities; K. Gustafson. Probability and Quantum Dynamics; E.C.G. Sudarshan. Perspectives on the Molecular Microworld; D.H. Rouvray. The Science of Matter: Fascination and Limits; C.P. Enz. Mind. Holism; A. Shimony. Concepts of Reality: Primas' Nonstandard Realism; B. d'Espagnat. Relative Onticity; H. Atmanspacher, F. Kronz. Rationalism, Determinism, Freedom; V. Hösle. Cuts and Symbols; W. Just. Reflections on the Foundations of Quantum Theory; C.F. von Weizsäcker. Appendices. Publications by Hans Primas (until 1998). List of Contributors. Index.