Question by Jon: Do quantum and chaos theories provide a robust argument against determinism?
I often wondered this when at university, but couldn’t find any modern philosophers who discussed it.

I suspect this is because you can’t really answer the question unless you understand the theories, which basically means you have to be a scientist. Doh!

Are there any scientific philosophers, or philosophical scientists who would like to have a stab at this, or has anyone written coherently on the subject?

Best answer:

Answer by fizixx
‘Quantum’ and ‘Chaos’ are actual, bona fide theories of physics…..not philosophy. That’s probably why you couldn’t find anything.

Spend a little time in the physics department….you know….where actual hardcore information happens.

The philosophy department is just where they ‘think’ about things….you don’t have to actually DO anything there.

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