Title: Quantum theory and Bergson's subjectivist conception of time : Is it possible to reconcile duration and quantum time?
Source document: Pro-Fil. 2022, vol. 23, iss. 2, pp. 15-25
Extent
15-25
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ISSN1212-9097 (online)
Persistent identifier (DOI): https://doi.org/10.5817/pf22-2-28200
Stable URL (handle): https://hdl.handle.net/11222.digilib/digilib.77630
Type: Article
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License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International
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Abstract(s)
In 1922, Albert Einstein rejected Bergson's concept of time. He even declared that Bergson's duration did not exist, something that Bergson never quite came to terms with. On the other hand, some of Bergson's reflections indicated that in a certain respect he was close to the spirit of modern physics, especially quantum theory. The author, therefore, asks whether it is possible to equate Bergson's duration with the quantum space-time continuum and thus rehabilitate Bergson's concept. The first part of the article, in addition to the definition of duration, focuses on the connection of the subject, time, and matter in Bergson, which represents one of the points of contact with quantum theory. The second part describes the role of the subject in quantum theory. The third part presents the definition of the mentioned space-time continuum. The final section compares the two concepts and answers the research question.
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