The article is devoted to the interpretation of physical knowledge in the works "Structure of Physics" by K. F. von Weizsäcker and “Matter does not exist” by H.-P. Dürr. These works reveal a special understanding of matter in quantum mechanics. In the interpretation of physical knowledge H.-P. Dürr and K. F. von Weizsäcker postulate a special interpretation of matter within the framework of quantum theory, namely the inseparability of consciousness from matter. At the same time, we emphasize the fundamental difference between these approaches. H.-P. Dürr remains in the position of Advaita-Vedanta, his approach is closer to Eastern metaphysics, Weizsäcker adheres to the Western epistemological tradition, presenting physics as what we can know about matter. Heidegger also touches this issue, he criticizes the concept of "object" and "subject" in modern science, but does not say that both concepts must somehow be combined.The article is devoted to the interpretation of physical knowledge in the works "Structure of Physics" by K. F. von Weizsäcker and “Matter does not exist” by H.-P. Dürr. These works reveal a special understanding of matter in quantum mechanics. In the interpretation of physical knowledge H.-P. Dürr and K. F. von Weizsäcker postulate a special interpretation of matter within the framework of quantum theory, namely the inseparability of consciousness from matter. At the same time, we emphasize the fundamental difference between these approaches. H.-P. Dürr remains in the position of Advaita-Vedanta, his approach is closer to Eastern metaphysics, Weizsäcker adheres to the Western epistemological tradition, presenting physics as what we can know about matter. Heidegger also touches this issue, he criticizes the concept of "object" and "subject" in modern science, but does not say that both concepts must somehow be combined.

Vox Philosophical journalSep 30, 20210 citations

Just a matter of time

David Gevaux

Nature PhysicsNov 1, 20100 citations

Undivided Reality of Beable-Knowledge Dynamics: On the Completion of the Classical and Quantum Mechanics

Agus Budiyono

We have developed a new dynamical theory that describes deterministic phenomena of very large scale of matter and the seemingly indeterministic experimental results on very small scale of matter in equal footing. This is done by introducing a new non-local ontological quantity, namely matter's knowledge on its own local position-beable. The matter's knowledge is given uniquely by a new non-local beable called "imaginability". The latter is an ontological concept giving a degree of imagination that the matter "could have" state than it actually has, replacing the conventional epistemological concept of probability. The classical objective notion of trajectories are given a new spirit. The classical mechanics turns out to its special case, whereas the Schrodinger's equation is recovered by neglecting sub-quantum fluctuations of the order of $\\hbar^2$ . All the quantum mechanical results on spectrum of energy is confirmed. Furthermore, the Dirac-Von Newmann projection postulate is given a physical objective mechanism in term of a single experiment, and the Born's probability rule is given a derivation. Finally we show that our dynamical theory can be considered as a combination between the classical mechanics and the thermodynamics had it applies to a single particle.We have developed a new dynamical theory that describes deterministic phenomena of very large scale of matter and the seemingly indeterministic experimental results on very small scale of matter in equal footing. This is done by introducing a new non-local ontological quantity, namely matter's knowledge on its own local position-beable. The matter's knowledge is given uniquely by a new non-local beable called "imaginability". The latter is an ontological concept giving a degree of imagination that the matter "could have" state than it actually has, replacing the conventional epistemological concept of probability. The classical objective notion of trajectories are given a new spirit. The classical mechanics turns out to its special case, whereas the Schrodinger's equation is recovered by neglecting sub-quantum fluctuations of the order of $\\hbar^2$. All the quantum mechanical results on spectrum of energy is confirmed. Furthermore, the Dirac-Von Newmann projection postulate is given a physical objective mechanism in term of a single experiment, and the Born's probability rule is given a derivation. Finally we show that our dynamical theory can be considered as a combination between the classical mechanics and the thermodynamics had it applies to a single particle.

Oct 15, 20050 citations

An Open Question

David Pogue

Scientific AmericanJan 18, 20111 citation

Theses towards a new natural philosophy

Pedro M. S. Alves

In this paper I address some philosophical questions regarding the impact quantum \nmechanics has in the classical conceptions about reality and knowledge. I stress that \nonto-gnosiological realism still is an option to the issues regarding the relationship \nbetween knowledge and reality. Rejecting some radical aspects of Copenhagen \ninterpretation of quantum formalism, I emphasize the advantages of de Broglie’s \nrealistic and causal model. To finish with, I discuss the limits of the Cartesian concept \nof matter and the split between matter and mind.In this paper I address some philosophical questions regarding the impact quantum \nmechanics has in the classical conceptions about reality and knowledge. I stress that \nonto-gnosiological realism still is an option to the issues regarding the relationship \nbetween knowledge and reality. Rejecting some radical aspects of Copenhagen \ninterpretation of quantum formalism, I emphasize the advantages of de Broglie’s \nrealistic and causal model. To finish with, I discuss the limits of the Cartesian concept \nof matter and the split between matter and mind.

May 11, 20110 citations

A Quiet Answer

Scientific AmericanSep 25, 18470 citations

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. All the quantum mechanical results on spectrum of energy is confirmed. Furthermore, the Dirac-Von Newmann projection postulate is given a physical objective mechanism in term of a single experiment, and the Born's probability rule is given a derivation. Finally we show that our dynamical theory can be considered as a combination between the classical mechanics and the thermodynamics had it applies to a single particle.