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<blockquote>{{ :schrodinger_cat.png|}}**Abstract** | <blockquote>{{ :schrodinger_cat.png|}}**Abstract** | ||
- | Let us denote by `$\mathsf{descriptum}(p \sqcup q)$' the unobservable state of affairs described by the 'quantum disjunction' of basic physical propositions $p$ and $q$ describing mutually exclusive (`orthogonal') observable states. | + | Let us denote by $\mathsf{descriptum}(p \sqcup q)$ the unobservable state of affairs described by the 'quantum disjunction' of basic physical propositions $p$ and $q$ describing mutually exclusive (`orthogonal') observable states. |
No such disjunctively composed state of affairs is allowed by //Tractarian// postulate of unique mode of composition of states of affairs. | No such disjunctively composed state of affairs is allowed by //Tractarian// postulate of unique mode of composition of states of affairs. | ||
- | Quite the opposite holds ture in the (orthodox interpretation of) quantum mechanics: it allows mutually exclusive states of affairs of the same object and the same magnitude to co-exist. | + | Quite the opposite holds true in the (realistic interpretation of) quantum mechanics: it allows mutually exclusive states of affairs of the same object and the same magnitude to co-exist. |
If co-existence of orthogonal states is admitted, then a different kind of picture relation must be introduced to account for possibility of describing this kind of reality. | If co-existence of orthogonal states is admitted, then a different kind of picture relation must be introduced to account for possibility of describing this kind of reality. | ||
A new logico-metaphysical situation appears when metaphysics allows for disjunctive composition of states of affairs and when logic accepts the possibility of linguistic representation of the disjunctive composition. | A new logico-metaphysical situation appears when metaphysics allows for disjunctive composition of states of affairs and when logic accepts the possibility of linguistic representation of the disjunctive composition. | ||
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