Is There a Distinctive Quantum Theology?
Quantum mechanics (QM) is a favorite area of physics to feature in “science and religion” discussions. We argue that this is at least partly because the arcane results of QM can be deployed to make big theological claims by the linguistic sleight of hand of “register switching”—sliding imperceptibly...
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Year: 2023, Volume: 58, Issue: 1, Pages: 265-284 |
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B Contemplation B quantum mechanics B visualizability B Science B Hiddenness B statistical mechanics |
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