Richard Healey
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Richard Healey is a philosopher of physics known for his influential work on the interpretation of quantum mechanics and the nature of scientific theories.
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| Richard Healey canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Richard Healey Context triple: [Healey, hasNotableBearer, Richard Healey]
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Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin is a British film producer best known for his work on acclaimed literary adaptations and period dramas, including the 1984 film "A Passage to India."
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Sam Hargrave
Sam Hargrave is an American stunt coordinator, actor, and film director best known for directing the action film "Extraction" and for his extensive stunt work in major Hollywood productions, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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C.
Roderick Plummer
Roderick Plummer is known as the husband of American actress and singer Cynda Williams.
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Tim McAuliffe
Tim McAuliffe is a Canadian television writer and producer known for his work on comedy series such as "The Office," "Last Man on Earth," and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."
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Ed Henry
Ed Henry is an American television journalist and former Fox News anchor who was prominently accused of sexual misconduct in a high-profile workplace harassment scandal.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Richard Healey Target entity description: Richard Healey is a philosopher of physics known for his influential work on the interpretation of quantum mechanics and the nature of scientific theories.
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A.
Richard Goodwin
Richard Goodwin is a British film producer best known for his work on acclaimed literary adaptations and period dramas, including the 1984 film "A Passage to India."
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B.
Sam Hargrave
Sam Hargrave is an American stunt coordinator, actor, and film director best known for directing the action film "Extraction" and for his extensive stunt work in major Hollywood productions, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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C.
Roderick Plummer
Roderick Plummer is known as the husband of American actress and singer Cynda Williams.
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D.
Tim McAuliffe
Tim McAuliffe is a Canadian television writer and producer known for his work on comedy series such as "The Office," "Last Man on Earth," and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon."
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E.
Ed Henry
Ed Henry is an American television journalist and former Fox News anchor who was prominently accused of sexual misconduct in a high-profile workplace harassment scandal.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic
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philosopher ⓘ philosopher of physics ⓘ |
| areaOfInfluence |
contemporary philosophy of physics
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foundations of quantum theory ⓘ |
| employer | University of Arizona ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
interpretation of quantum mechanics
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philosophy of physics ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ quantum mechanics ⓘ scientific realism ⓘ theory of scientific theories ⓘ |
| hasAcademicDiscipline |
philosophy
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physics ⓘ |
| knownFor |
contributions to debates on scientific realism
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pragmatist interpretation of quantum mechanics ⓘ work on gauge-invariant formulations of field theories ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| mainInterest |
explanation in physics
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gauge theories ⓘ interpretation of quantum theory ⓘ probability in quantum mechanics ⓘ structure of scientific theories ⓘ |
| nationality | British ⓘ |
| notableWork |
Gauging What’s Real: The Conceptual Foundations of Contemporary Gauge Theories
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How Quantum Theory Helps Explain the World ⓘ The Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics: An Interactive Interpretation ⓘ The Quantum Revolution in Philosophy ⓘ |
| occupation | professor ⓘ |
| publicationType |
journal articles
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monographs ⓘ |
| workLocation |
Tucson, Arizona
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linked to:
Tucson
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