Enigma of quantum indeterminacy in a deterministic universe on the background of Aristotelian-Everett´s metaphysics

• Authors: Jiří Kučera

Abstracts

EN

The aim of the article is to recall paradoxical fact that within the scope of probing fundamental elements of reality, the complex interaction of determinism and indeterminism continues to engage physicists and philosophers for extensive periods. The Everett’s multiverse proposition as significant shift from the usually prefered ´incomplete´ interpretations, acentuates the underlying uncertainty central to quantum theory, and maybe even different physical laws in various universes. The quantum universe, characterized by its probabilistic essence and non-local interactions, confronts conventional deterministic models, urging a reconsideration of our foundational comprehension of reality. The rise of quantum indeterminacy brings forward significant queries about reality's nature, causal connections, and the limitations of human understanding. However, as investigation progresses into the quantum domain, a possible connection between determinism and indeterminism necessitates a detailed and multifaceted scrutiny to decode the enigmas central to quantum phenomena, with the eventual insights from Aristotelian metaphysics. By examining the historical context in conjunction with the theoretical ramifications of indeterminacy, academics can now better maneuver through the complex structure of quantum mechanics and its associated philosophical dimensions, thereby illuminating the core enigmas of the cosmos.

Keywords

EN

quantum; indeterminacy; uncertainty; multiverse; metaphysics

• Publisher: Comenius University Bratislava. Faculty of Roman Catholic Theology of Cyril and Methodius
• Journal: ACTA facultatis theologicae Universitatis Comenianae Bratislaviensis
• Year: 2024
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 1-26

Dates

published

2024

Contributors

author

Jiří Kučera

• Filozofická fakulta, Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku

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