Epistemic and Ontic Quantum Realities

Atmanspacher, Harald and Primas, Hans (2002) Epistemic and Ontic Quantum Realities.

Abstract

Quantum theory has provoked intense discussions about its
interpretation since its pioneer days. One of the few scientists who
have been continuously engaged in this development from both physical
and philosophical perspectives is Carl Friedrich von Weizsaecker.
The questions he posed were and are inspiring for many, including the
authors of this contribution. Weizsaecker developed Bohr's view of
quantum theory as a theory of knowledge. We show that such an
epistemic perspective can be consistently complemented by Einstein's
ontically oriented position.