What are the similarities and differences between quantum holism, integral theory, and postmodern theory?

Question

O.K. here is a chance for all you genius abstract thinkers to shine. These areas of thought concern the evolution of quantum physics and its various modes of expression. This is not an easy question and I will be amazed if I get any real answers = )

Answer 1

Holism as an idea or philosophical concept is diametrically opposed to atomism. Where the atomist believes that any whole can be broken down or analyzed into its separate parts and the relationships between them, the holist maintains that the whole is primary and often greater than the sum of its parts. The atomist divides things up in order to know them better; the holist looks at things or systems in aggregate and argues that we can know more about them viewed as such, and better understand their nature and their purpose.

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Integral theory is a term often used to describe the intellectual teachings and work of the American philosopher Ken Wilber. It may refer to Wilber's theories in general, or to specific aspects thereof, whether theoretical or in practical application.
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Postmodernism is an idea that has been extremely controversial and difficult to define among scholars, intellectuals, and historians, as it connotes to many the hotly debated idea that the modern historical period has passed. Nevertheless, most agree that postmodern ideas have taken place in philosophy, art, critical theory, literature, architecture, design, interpretation of history, and culture since the late 20th century.
--> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postmodernism

Answer 2

Re: PoppaJ

Have you heard of quantum physics???

In quantum physics the boundary between physics and philosophy is a very blurry line. Many concepts in quantum physics, arguably, are philosophical in nature. One such question in
quantum physics is the issues of observation and reality.

One theory in QP states that ALL matter and energy is a probability field which collapses to a single position and/or velocity at the instant of observation.

Another discussion is whether human experience is, in fact, reality. This idea holds that reality is merely a concept that is subjective to our own minds - questioning any thing's existence outside of your own perceived reality.

Does this sound like philosophy or quantum physics? And these are not all of the possibilities posited by quantum physics. However, there is a particle accelerator that is scheduled to be on line in 2007 that may answer some of these issues - assuming we are real!!

Answer 3

the two are the products of the human ideas. the vast Bang concept tries to describe the origins of the universe utilising the evidence that exists interior the universe. to illustrate, the cosmic microwave history radiation, the area/time fabric, the fee of sunshine, and the ability/mass equivalence. The Biblical creation delusion is a redaction of historical Sumerian creation myths. The myths are in line with bright imaginations that have no foundation in any respect interior the organic universe. different than the two being the made of the human ideas, they proportion not something in common. the biggest distinction between the two is that the vast Bang concept does characterize actuality jointly as the myths characterize delusion.

Answer 4

This is not a physics question. At all. This is philosophy.