Metaphysical implications of the quantum theory

Neal Grossman

Sukanto Bhattacharya, Kuldeep Kumar

The well-known quantum physical paradox of wave-particle duality principally arises from the physicists’ definition of the phenomenon of quantum superposition. In this paper, we look at the possible philosophical rather than physical implications of this phenomenon and posit an independent metaphysical reconciliation based on game theory.

Hernán Bruno Pringe

Damiano Bondi

The aim of this paper is to discuss some of the main philosophical and metaphysical implications of quantum physics, especially those which concern the issues of epistemic humility and ontological realism. My thesis is that the impossibility of reaching an objective knowledge of nature does not imply the renunciation of ontological realism, but rather encourages scientists to adopt an attitude of epistemic humility. The argument firstly presents the main theories of quantum physics currently discussed, focusing on the measurement problem and its ontological implications. Afterwords, the issues of objectivity and realism are properly addressed. In the end, we discuss statistics as the new form of scientific epistemology, along with the concept of potentiality as the fundamental category of quantum metaphysics. Throughout, we establish some parallelisms between quantum physics theories and theology to show that, when human beings investigate the foundations of reality, some thought patterns, some core problems, and some possible solutions resemble one another, regardless of the specific perspective and language with which they are formulated.

Tim Maudlin