This book investigates the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics and the subsequent retreat from scientific realism in contemporary thought. Christopher Norris, a scholar of philosophy and critical theory, examines the intersection of quantum physics and post-structuralist philosophy. He argues against the anti-realist interpretations of quantum theory, asserting that the abandonment of objective reality is a misreading of scientific data and physical principles.

Experts recognize this text as a rigorous intervention in the philosophy of science, specifically addressing the misuse of quantum theory in humanities discourse. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the author's commitment to defending a realist epistemology.