I present in detail the Relational interpretation of quantum mechanics. This is a refinement of the Copenhagen interpretation, meant to eliminate its operational and antropocentric aspects. I discuss specifically the sense in which quantum mechanics questions realism, distinguishing different forms of realism. I give a general discussion of the relation between different interpretations of quantum mechanics and their relation to wider philosophical orientations.
This talk is part of a Lecture series on foundations of physics: scientific realism (260020 VO, 2.5 ECTS, ufind.univie.ac.at/en/course.html) organised by the students of natural science of the University of Vienna (see naturwissenschaftscafe.wordpress.com)
