Philosophical consequences of Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment
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https://doi.org/10.36592/opiniaofilosofica.2026.v17.1183Keywords:
Philosophy, Thought experiment , Schrödinger’s cat , Criticism, ConsequencesAbstract
This work aims to analyze the philosophical consequences of the Schrödinger's cat thought experiment, discussing, among other issues, the physical explanation of the experiment and its meaning, the consequences and implications in Quantum Mechanics, namely, the privileged status of the observer, the notion of superposition, the question of self-state and wave collapse, in short, Erwin Schrödinger's criticisms of the orthodox interpretation of Quantum Mechanics. We will deal with the philosophical consequences of Schrödinger's cat mental experiment, seeking to contribute to the understanding of the aspects that differentiate Classical Physics from Quantum Mechanics, in addition to contributing to philosophical discussion in the discussion of realistic and anti-realistic positions that are found in the midst of the debate established between precursors of Quantum Mechanics. It is hoped that this article will enable an expansion of knowledge of the philosophy involved in this entire debate and that it will generate reflections on the ultimate nature of reality.
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