RT Article
T1 Quantum Aspects of Life: Relating Evolutionary Biology with Theology Via Modern Physics
JF Zygon
VO 48
IS 1
SP 60
OP 76
A1 Ijjas, Anna
LA English
PB Wiley-Blackwell
YR 2013
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1827963832
AB 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.
K1 quantum physics
K1 problem of evil
K1 probability theory
K1 Indeterminism
K1 Evolution
K1 Creation
DO 10.1111/j.1467-9744.2012.01315.x