Author: Juan Valdez
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 148099698X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 918
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Eurasian Philosophy and Quantum Metaphysics (Theology Reconsidered) By: Juan Valdez The science of our modern age is able to neither address nor solve our current global problems. Author Juan Valdez believes we should study humanity’s ancient wisdom and philosophy texts to develop a new intellectual paradigm that can respond and support our current needs. Eurasian Philosophy and Quantum Metaphysics (Theology Reconsidered) is an in-depth study of the origins and meanings of ancient philosophies before they were fractured into mythology and religions and attacked by modern science. Beginning with creation mythology in Eurasia through the development of philosophical thought, to the Scientific Revolution to our own modern Quantum Era, the progression – and abandonment – of ancient wisdom is carefully studied. Valdez reviews and analyzes the ancient texts themselves to understand what they truly say and not what later historians have said about them. The Indo-Aryan Vedas, the Torah, Rene Descartes’ Discourse on the Method and Principles of Philosophy, Neils Bohr’s Atomic Theory, and more, are all respectfully and critically assessed. As enlightened as we may consider ourselves, Valdez calls attention to how limited modern thought has become. By reviewing past wisdom, we can not only rediscover the roots of modern thought but place Wisdom itself at the top of intellectual pursuits. Eurasian Philosophy and Quantum Metaphysics (Theology Reconsidered) is a rich and nuanced study on how humanity has thought of itself.
Author: Alyssa Ney
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190240725
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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This is a new volume of original essays on the metaphysics of quantum mechanics. The essays address questions such as: What fundamental metaphysics is best motivated by quantum mechanics? What is the ontological status of the wave function? Does quantum mechanics support the existence of any other fundamental entities, e.g. particles? What is the nature of the fundamental space (or space-time manifold) of quantum mechanics? What is the relationship between the fundamental ontology of quantum mechanics and ordinary, macroscopic objects like tables, chairs, and persons? This collection includes a comprehensive introduction with a history of quantum mechanics and the debate over its metaphysical interpretation focusing especially on the main realist alternatives.
Author: Antonella Corradini
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110351064
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 218
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Quantum physics, in contrast to classical physics, allows non-locality and indeterminism in nature. Moreover, the role of the observer seems indispensable in quantum physics. In fact, quantum physics, unlike classical physics, suggests a metaphysics that is not physicalism (which is today’s official metaphysical doctrine). As is well known, physicalism implies a reductive position in the philosophy of mind, specifically in its two core areas, the philosophy of consciousness and the philosophy of action. Quantum physics, in contrast, is compatible with psychological non-reductionism, and actually seems to support it. The essays in this book explore, from various points of view, the possibilities of basing a non-reductive philosophy of mind on quantum physics. In doing so, they not only engage with the ontological and epistemological aspects of the question but also with the neurophysiological ones.
Author: Caner Taslaman
Publisher: Cosmo Publishing
ISBN: 1949872343
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 315
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Quantum theory has shaken our understanding of the universe to its deepest foundations. Quantum theory raises deep and profound scientific, philosophical and theological issues. Consider several scientific issues: Is quantum indeterminism ontological (a reflection of reality) or epistemological (a reflection of human ignorance)? Does the universe have a place for chance? What is the famous Bohr-Einstein debate? Who won? What is Schrödinger’s famous cat and what does it teach us? Some philosophical issues: How do our metaphysical commitments affect the interpretation of quantum theory? How, given quantum theory, should we understand the laws of nature? What are the implications of quantum theory for the traditional metaphysics and epistemologies of, for example, Kant, Leibniz and Spinoza? Finally, what are the implications of this revolutionary theory for theology? Is it possible to construct a natural theology -a case for God based on nature- given quantum theory? Is “Divine action” possible given quantum uncertainties? Are there implications for the ongoing debates about miracles, free will and the problem of evil? This book, which seeks to answer these and many other questions, is highly recommended for those who value understanding quantum theory from and for philosophical and theological perspectives.
Author: Richard Yegian
Publisher: Richard Yegian via PublishDrive
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 80
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No complicated math in this book! Lots of critical thinking with a new wrinkle. The author analyzes WHY physicists like Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking explain the universe using quantum theory. What is quantum theory? How do we perceive? How is causality flawed? How is reverse time possible? How does language processing happen? How do we understand? How does pattern recognition play a role in perception? What is reality? How does the arrow theory of time make assumptions that time flows in only one direction? How does reverse time travel happen in multidimensional spacetime? The latest explanations come from quantum physics. What is quantum physics? How did quantum physics evolve? How does quantum thinking affect our thoughts? The author bridges the disparity between quantum physics and religion by discussing snippets of logical reasoning offering insight into how both pursuits may coexist. There is no consensus on the origin of life nor the goal of life. How has quantum physics displaced but not replaced religion? What will be the role of religion in the future? The author approaches the elusive issues in a piecemeal way using anecdotes from his own experiences and everyday life. In this quick read, he offers insight into the joys of reasoning.
Author: Richard Healey
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019871405X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 311
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Quantum theory launched a revolution in physics. But we have yet to understand the revolution's significance for philosophy. Richard Healey opens a path to such understanding. The first part of this book offers a self-contained but opinionated introduction to quantum theory. The second part assesses the theory's philosophical significance.
Author: Meinard Kuhlmann
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110326124
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 291
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Today, quantum field theory (QFT)—the mathematical and conceptual framework for contemporary elementary particle physics—is the best starting point for analysing the fundamental building blocks of the material world. QFT if taken seriously in its metaphysical implications yields a picture of the world that is at variance with central classical conceptions. The core of Kuhlmann’s investigation consists in the analysis of various ontological interpretations of QFT, e.g. substance ontologies as well as a process-ontological approach. Eventually, Kuhlmann proposes a dispositional trope ontology, according to which particularized properties and not things are the most basic entities, in terms of which all other entities are to be analysed, e.g as bundles of properties. This book was chosen for the 2009 ontos-Award for research on analytical ontology and metaphysics by the German Society for Analytical Philosophy.
Author: Bruno Del Medico
Publisher: Bruno Del Medico Editore
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : it
Pages : 278
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Quantum physics is increasingly revealing itself as one of the most fascinating and mysterious scientific fields of our time. But what if this revolutionary theory embraces an even deeper dimension? Some scholars argue that quantum physics can unlock the secrets of consciousness, opening a new window into the very nature of the universe. This book investigates how quantum physics is intertwined with the concept of universal consciousness and what implications this may have for our understanding of reality. Quantum physics presents us with a panorama in which reality is not exactly as it appears to us. At the microscopic level, among subatomic particles, what we observe appears to be influenced by the simple act of observation. This is known as "the Observer's Paradox". This feature makes awareness a fundamental factor in understanding quantum reality. Another fascinating aspect of quantum physics is quantum entanglement. This is a property by which subatomic particles can become intrinsically connected, regardless of the distance that separates them. Some scholars argue that this phenomenon may suggest the existence of a universal consciousness, in which everything is interconnected. The book explores the theories that link quantum entanglement to consciousness and how new horizons in our understanding of reality can arise from this connection. The double-slit experiment is a classic of quantum physics that raises fascinating questions about the very nature of observation and intention. Recent studies argue that the mind of the observer could have a direct influence on the behavior of subatomic particles. This leads us to consider the role of conscious intention in creating reality and to explore the idea that consciousness is an active force in the universe itself. The convergence between quantum physics and spirituality is fertile ground for further research. Some argue that quantum physics can provide a scientific explanation of ancient Eastern philosophies, such as the idea of a unified field of consciousness. It is a perspective that leads to a deeper and more integrated vision of our role in the cosmos. Quantum physics invites us to reconsider the very nature of reality and embrace the idea that consciousness can play a central role in the universe. This book explains with great simplicity the secrets of quantum physics, to lead the reader towards an incredible opportunity for exploration and opening up to new frontiers of knowledge.
Author: Steven French
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0192546562
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Quantum theory is widely regarded as one of the most successful theories in the history of science. It explains a hugely diverse array of phenomena and is a natural candidate for our best representation of the world at the level of 'fundamental' physics. But how can the world be the way quantum theory says it is? It is famously unclear what the world is like according to quantum physics, which presents a serious problem for the scientific realist who is committed to regarding our best theories as more or less true. The present volume canvasses a variety of responses to this problem, from restricting or revising realism in different ways to exploring entirely new directions in the lively debate surrounding realist interpretations of quantum physics. Some urge us to focus on new formulations of the theory itself, while others examine the status of scientific realism in the further context of quantum field theory. Each chapter is written by a renowned specialist in the field and is aimed at graduate students and researchers in both physics and the philosophy of science. Together they offer a range of illuminating new perspectives on this fundamental debate and exemplify the fruitful interaction between physics and philosophy.
Author: Victor J. Stenger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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In this fascinating and accessible book, physicist Victor J. Stenger guides the lay reader through the key developments of quantum mechanics and the debate over its apparent paradoxes. In the process, he critically appraises recent metaphysical fads popularized by such authors as Deepak Chopra and Fritjof Capra. Dr. Stenger's knack for elucidating scientific ideas and controversies in language that the nonspecialist can comprehend opens up to the widest possible audience a wealth of information on the most important findings of contemporary physics. Stenger makes it clear that current scientific hypotheses about the material nature of reality are all we need to explain the available evidence and that mystical notions say more about the human need to believe than about the fundamental makeup of the universe.
