The Two Faces of Semi-Physicalism
A Response to Hans Halvorson
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21245041 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robert C Koons (0000-0001-8555-1482, The University of Texas at Austin), William M R Simpson (0000-0002-6734-5711, Durham University), Barbara Drossel (0000-0001-7115-6182, Technische Universität Darmstadt), George Ellis (0000-0001-8484-0629, University of Cape Town) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 49-76 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Scientia et Fides (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2353-5636 • E-ISSN: 2300-7648 |
| Publisher | Uniwersytet Mikolaja Kopernika/Nicolaus Copernicus University (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.12775/setf.2025.016 |
| OpenAlex | W4415787828 |
| Language | EN |
This paper responds to Halvorson’s reflections on hylomorphism by addressing its quantum application (Koons and Simpson) and contextually emergent physics (Ellis and Drossel). It also critiques physicalist interpretations of quantum mechanics and argues for the fundamental nature of thermodynamic phenomena. Koons, Simpson, Ellis and Drossel defend hylomorphism as a framework that challenges dogmatic semi-physicalism. They examine causal pluralism, semantic indeterminacy and the limited validity of quantum mechanics, emphasising the role of micro and macroscopic elements in shaping a consistent worldview
Interpretations of quantum mechanics · Measurement problem · Metaphysics · Physicalism · Quantum · Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics · Philosophy and Theoretical Science · Quantum Mechanics and Applications
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |