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  • * Foundational Physics
  • * Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • * Classical and quantum physics present conceptual challenges, particularly concerning realism and indeterminism.
  • * The measurement problem in quantum mechanics highlights difficulties in reconciling theoretical descriptions with observed outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To propose a novel interpretation of physics termed "potentiality realism."
  • * To demonstrate how this interpretation can reconcile fundamental indeterminism with realism.
  • * To show that conceptual problems, such as the measurement problem, are common to all indeterministic physical theories.

Main Methods:

  • * Conceptual analysis of physical theories, focusing on the ontological status of potentialities.
  • * Formal and philosophical examination of propensities as objective features of reality.
  • * Comparative study of classical and quantum physics to identify shared conceptual issues.

Main Results:

  • * Potentiality realism posits objective potentialities as real elements complementing actual properties.
  • * This interpretation naturally reconciles realism with fundamental indeterminism across physical theories.
  • * Conceptual problems like the measurement problem are shown to be inherent to all indeterministic theories, not unique to quantum mechanics.

Conclusions:

  • * Potentiality realism offers a unified framework for understanding both classical and quantum physics.
  • * The interpretation resolves long-standing debates by integrating indeterminism and realism.
  • * Shared conceptual challenges across different physical theories are illuminated, paving the way for deeper theoretical integration.