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Interpretációk a fizikában

Székely, László (2013) Interpretációk a fizikában. MAGYAR FILOZÓFIAI SZEMLE, 57 (2). pp. 67-84. ISSN 0025-0090

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Abstract

Through the analysis of the interpretations of quantum mechanics and the theory of relativity, the paper aims to demonstrate the following thesis: the Duhem-Quine thesis on empirical underdetermination can be extended to the claim that not only the empirical data, but also the empirical data together with the mathematical formalism of a physical theory do not suffice to determine completely our theories of physical reality. As a consequence, beyond observational data and mathematical physics, cultural and social factors as well as the value-preferences of physicists also play role as constitutive elements of physical theories. For example, the indeterminist interpretations of quantum mechanics are not neutral but value-laden, and deterministic interpretations, which insist on classical determinism as a value, are also possible. On the other hand, the thesis of the underdetermination of physical reality by mathematical physics confirms neither radical relativism, nor extreme versions of sociology of science. On the contrary, the mathematical formalism to be interpreted is autonomous – and in this sense “objective” – to a great extent with respect to cultural, social and other non-scientific factors and, therefore, there is a firm consensus regarding it in science.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Fizika, filozófia, aluldetermináltság, underdetermination, determinizmus, indeterminizmus, határozatlanság, interpretáció, hermeneutika, kvantummechanika, relativitás elmélete, tudomány és kultúra
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion / filozófia, pszichológia, vallás > B1 Philosophy (General) / filozófia általában
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion / filozófia, pszichológia, vallás > BA Epistemology / ismeretelmélet
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion / filozófia, pszichológia, vallás > BD Speculative Philosophy / rendszeres filozófia > BD2 Philosophy of nature / természetfilozófia
Q Science / természettudomány > QC Physics / fizika
Depositing User: Dr. László Székely
Date Deposited: 13 Jan 2014 08:01
Last Modified: 26 Oct 2022 11:20
URI: http://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/8586

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