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A Defense of the Paraconsistent Approach to Quantum Superpositions (Answer to Arenhart and Krause)

de Ronde, Christian (2014) A Defense of the Paraconsistent Approach to Quantum Superpositions (Answer to Arenhart and Krause). [Preprint]

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In (da Costa & de Ronde, 2013), Newton da Costa together with the author of this paper argued in favor of the possibility to consider quantum superpositions in terms of a paraconsistent approach. We claimed that, even though most interpretations of quantum mechanics attempt to escape contradictions, there are many hints that indicate it could be worth while to engage in a research of this kind. Recently, Arenhart and Krause (2014) have raised several arguments against this approach. In the present paper we attempt to answer the main questions presented by Arenhart and Krause. We will argue, firstly, that the obstacles presented by them are based on a specific metaphysical stance, which we will characterize in terms of what we call the Orthodox Line of Research (OLR). Secondly, that this is not necessarily the only possible line, and that a different one, namely, a Constructive Metaphysical Line of Research (CMLR) provides a different perspective in which the Paraconsistent Approach to Quantum Superpositions (PAQS) can be regarded as a valuable prospect that could be used by different interpretations of quantum mechanics. Finally, we provide a set of specific answers to the main problems raised by Arenhart and Krause in order to clarify our line of research as well as the original perspective introduced by the PAQS.


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de Ronde, Christiancderonde@gmail.com
Keywords: quantum superposition, paraconsistent approach, measurement problem.
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Depositing User: Christian de Ronde
Date Deposited: 22 Apr 2014 12:07
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2014 12:07
Item ID: 10613
Subjects: Specific Sciences > Physics > Quantum Mechanics
Date: 20 April 2014
URI: https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/10613

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