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Single Idea 17545
[filed under theme 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 2. Realism
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Full Idea
It is only through quantum theory that we have learned that exact science is possible without the basis of dogmatic realism.
Gist of Idea
Quantum theory shows that exact science does not need dogmatic realism
Source
Werner Heisenberg (Physics and Philosophy [1958], 05)
Book Ref
Heisenberg,Werner: 'Physics and Philosophy' [Penguin 1989], p.70
Related Idea
Idea 17538
Quantum theory does not introduce minds into atomic events [Heisenberg]
The
17 ideas
from 'Physics and Philosophy'
17536
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If it can't be expressed mathematically, it can't occur in nature?
[Heisenberg]
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17534
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A 'probability wave' is a quantitative version of Aristotle's potential, a mid-way type of reality
[Heisenberg]
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17533
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Radiation interference needs waves, but radiation photoelectric effects needs particles
[Heisenberg]
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17532
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An atom's stability after collisions needs explaining (which Newton's mechanics can't do)
[Heisenberg]
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17537
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Position is complementary to velocity or momentum, so the whole system is indeterminate
[Heisenberg]
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17538
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Quantum theory does not introduce minds into atomic events
[Heisenberg]
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17544
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Basic particles have a mathematical form, which is more important than their substance
[Heisenberg]
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17540
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Energy is that which moves, and is the substance from which everything is made
[Heisenberg]
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17541
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Energy is an unchanging substance, having many forms, and causing all change
[Heisenberg]
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17543
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So-called 'empty' space is the carrier of geometry and kinematics
[Heisenberg]
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17545
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Quantum theory shows that exact science does not need dogmatic realism
[Heisenberg]
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17548
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Maxwell introduced real fields, which transferred forces from point to point
[Heisenberg]
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17550
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We give a mathematical account of a system of natural connections in order to clarify them
[Heisenberg]
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17549
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Seven theories in science: mechanics, heat, electricity, quantum, particles, relativity, life
[Heisenberg, by PG]
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17553
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We can retain the idea of 'substance', as indestructible mass or energy
[Heisenberg]
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17552
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In relativity the length of the 'present moment' is relative to distance from the observer
[Heisenberg]
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17551
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It was formerly assumed that electromagnetic waves could not be a reality in themselves
[Heisenberg]
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