Mathematical Aspects

Basic Structures

Basic Definitions
Generalizations and Special Cases
Existence Theory

Inherent Structures I

Topological Spinor Bundle
Fermionic Projector
Geometric Structures

Analytic Structures

The Euler-Lagrange Equations
The Linearized Field Equations
Existence Theory for Linearized Field Equations

Inherent Structures II

Surface Layer Integrals
Positive Functionals
Fock Space Structures

Examples and Limiting Cases

Describing Minkowski Space as a Causal Fermion System
The Continuum Limit
Connection to Quantum Field Theory

General Introduction

Physical Aspects

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What is a Causal Fermion System?
Causal Structure
Motivation for F
Causal Action Principle
The Continuum Limit
The Standard Model and General Relativity
Why the Dirac Sea?
What is fundamental?

Open Questions and Wishlists

Comments on Quantum Gravity Wishlists
Open Physical Questions

Relation to other Theories

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