Quantum Aspects of Life: Relating Evolutionary Biology with Theology Via Modern Physics
In the present paper, I shall argue that quantum theory can contribute to reconciling evolutionary biology with the creation hypothesis. After giving a careful definition of the theological problem, I will, in a first step, formulate necessary conditions for the compatibility of evolutionary theory...
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Tipo de documento: | Electrónico Artículo |
Lenguaje: | Inglés |
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Wiley-Blackwell
2013
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Zygon
Año: 2013, Volumen: 48, Número: 1, Páginas: 60-76 |
Otras palabras clave: | B
Indeterminism
B probability theory B Evolución B Creation B problem of evil B quantum physics |
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Sumario: | In the present paper, I shall argue that quantum theory can contribute to reconciling evolutionary biology with the creation hypothesis. After giving a careful definition of the theological problem, I will, in a first step, formulate necessary conditions for the compatibility of evolutionary theory and the creation hypothesis. In a second step, I will show how quantum theory can contribute to fulfilling these conditions. More precisely, I claim that (1) quantum probabilities are best understood in terms of ontological indeterminism, but (2) reflect nevertheless causal openness rather than divine indifference or arbitrariness, and (3) such a genuinely creative universe can be considered as the work of a loving Creator. I ask subsequently whether these necessary conditions are also sufficient for the compatibility of evolutionary theory and the creation hypothesis. Finally, I will show that relating evolutionary biology with theology via quantum theory could also shed some light on the nature of life. |
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ISSN: | 1467-9744 |
Obras secundarias: | Enthalten in: Zygon
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2012.01315.x |