Generalized Quantum Theory, Contextual Emergence and Non-Hierarchic Alternatives
History and Philosophy of Physics
2016-02-23 v2 Quantum Physics
Abstract
The concept of emergence is critically analyzed in particular with respect to the assumed emergence of mental properties from a neuronal basis. We argue that so-called contextual emergence is needed to avoid an eliminatory reductionism. Quantum-like features of the emergent qualities are to be expected. As a consequence, non-causal relations like entanglement correlations have to be considered as full fledged elements of reality. "Observable extension" is proposed as a contextual alternative to emergence avoiding the asymmetry between purportedly basic and emergent properties.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1503.06837,
title = {Generalized Quantum Theory, Contextual Emergence and Non-Hierarchic Alternatives},
author = {Hartmann Römer},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1503.06837},
year = {2016}
}
Comments
13 pages. Minor revisions, additional references, arXiv admin note: text overlap with arXiv:1112.6271, arXiv:1202.1659