Bohm`s Quantum Potential Approach to Consciousness from the Perspective of a Four-Valued Logic
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David Bohm
Gotthard Günther
Consciousness
Quantum potential
Four-valued logic
Reflection
Copenhagen Interpretation
Cybernetics
Information Field
Implicate order

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Schmieke, M. . (2021). Bohm`s Quantum Potential Approach to Consciousness from the Perspective of a Four-Valued Logic. Dev Sanskriti Interdisciplinary International Journal, 17, 01–12. https://doi.org/10.36018/dsiij.v17i.206

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Parallel to David Bohm´s development of a realistic interpretation of quantum physics, German philosopher and logician Gotthard Günther worked on a generalization of the classical two-valued logic to satisfy the ontological requirements of quantum physics as well as of cybernetics. Both of these new disciplines introduced information and consciousness into the terminology of science. These terms and concepts need to be reflected in logic, ontology and the theory of science. David Bohm suggested an expansion of his own model by generalization and iteration of the quantum potential to include consciousness and mental states into a new psycho-physical theory. This article proposes Günther´s four-valued logical system of meaning/reflection as a theoretical scientific frame for this expansion of Bohm´s theory and discusses its ontological implications.

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