Quantum Theory and Free Will: How Mental Intentions Translate into Bodily ActionsSpringer, 22 jun 2017 - 142 pagina's This book explains, in simple but accurate terms, how orthodox quantum mechanics works. The author, a distinguished theoretical physicist, shows how this theory, realistically interpreted, assigns an important role to our conscious free choices. Stapp claims that mainstream biology and neuroscience, despite nearly a century of quantum physics, still stick essentially to failed classical precepts in which mental intentions have no effect upon our bodily actions. He shows how quantum mechanics provides a rational basis for a better understanding of this connection, even allowing an explanation of certain phenomena currently held to be “paranormal”. These ideas have major implications for our understanding of ourselves and our mental processes, and thus also for the meaningfulness of our lives. |
Inhoudsopgave
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2 Waves Particles and Minds | 17 |
3 The Measuring Process | 28 |
4 Quantum Neuroscience | 35 |
5 The Physical Effectiveness of Conscious Intent | 41 |
6 Reality and Spooky Action at a Distance | 45 |
7 BackwardinTime Causation? | 52 |
8 Actual Past and Historical Past | 57 |
12 Paranormal Phenomena | 75 |
13 Conclusions | 79 |
Proof that Information Must Sometimes be Transferred Faster Than Light | 83 |
Graphical Representation of the Argument | 92 |
Reply to Sam Harris on Free Will | 97 |
The Paranormal and the Principle of Sufficient Reason | 99 |
The Quantum Conception of Man | 117 |
Mind Brain and Neuroscience | 121 |
9 The Libet Free Will Experiments | 61 |
10 Questions and Answers About Minds | 65 |
11 The Fundamentally Mental Character of Reality | 70 |
Transcending Newtons Legacy | 127 |
References | 140 |
Overige edities - Alles bekijken
Quantum Theory and Free Will: How Mental Intentions Translate into Bodily ... Henry P. Stapp Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2018 |
Quantum Theory and Free Will: How Mental Intentions Translate into Bodily ... Henry P. Stapp Geen voorbeeld beschikbaar - 2017 |