RT Article
T1 A Response to Ervin Laszlo: Quantum and Consciousness
JF Zygon
VO 41
IS 3
SP 573
OP 582
A1 Schäfer, Lothar
LA English
PB Wiley-Blackwell
YR 2006
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1827958529
AB Abstract. I respond to Ervin Laszlo's suggestions and criticism regarding my essay in this issue of Zygon. Virtual atomic orbitals are used as a model to illustrate the existence of a general realm of potentiality in physical reality from which the actual world emanates. Laszlo's suggestions for “paradigm repair” are supported and accepted as essentially being in agreement with my intentions and as offering highly useful clarifications. I compare virtual states to historic ideas of forms as metaphysical principles of being that inspire thoughts regarding the actions of a Cosmic Consciousness in the processes of the universe. Metaphysical and theological interpretations of the results of scientific research are defended, provided that they are not used to interfere a priori with the technical program of scientific research.
K1 virtual states
K1 transcendent order
K1 rejection of materialism
K1 reality as potentiality and actuality
K1 quantum reality
K1 Plotinic concept of emanation
K1 historic ideas of forms
K1 emergence of complexity
K1 Cosmic Consciousness
K1 Aristotle's potentia
DO 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2005.00759.x