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Marij van Strien is an Assistant Professor in History of Philosophy at Radboud University, Nijmegen, affiliated with the Center for the History of Philosophy and Science. Her research examines how developments in physics—particularly quantum mechanics—have shaped philosophical thought and our worldview, focusing on determinism, causality, and the rationality of science.
Her academic background includes:
- Studies in Physics and History and Foundations of Natural Sciences at Utrecht University
- PhD from Ghent University (2014) on determinism in nineteenth-century physics
- Research affiliations at Bergische University Wuppertal, and periods in Pittsburgh, Berlin, and Vienna
Van Strien's work centers on the historical and philosophical implications of physics, especially quantum theory's impact on 20th-century philosophy. She investigates the evolution of determinism from classical to quantum physics and examines the boundaries of scientific rationality.
Key research areas include:
- Quantum mechanics and philosophical interpretation
- History of determinism and indeterminism
- Causality and chance in scientific frameworks
- Rationality debates in philosophy of science
Her publication record (2013–2025) reveals consistent focus on quantum foundations, determinism, and logical positivism. She critically analyzes Bohmian mechanics, the Vienna Circle's engagement with quantum theory, and historical shifts in concepts like matter and causality.
Notable trends include:
- Debunking determinist interpretations of Bohm's quantum theory
- Tracing the disappearance of philosophical matter debates in 19th-century physics
- Examining pluralism through Feyerabend and Bohm's Bristol collaboration
- Reassessing Laplacian determinism's historical foundations
No information on student advising or research grants is provided in available materials.
She actively contributes to the Center for the History of Philosophy and Science, fostering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of historical and philosophical analysis of scientific practice.
