The Quantum Thomist

Musings about quantum physics, classical philosophy, and the connection between the two.

The theory of time (revisited)

Last modified on Sun Jul 19 16:19:28 2026


I revisit the philosophy of time. The dynamic Block B-theory suggests that concepts such as earlier than and later than are objective and baked into reality, but the notion of which time is present is subjective and depends on the temporal observer. I defend this view against various objections raised by Edward Feser.

The Authority and Transmission of the New Testament

Last modified on Sun Nov 9 22:24:40 2025


I discuss the textual transmission of the New Testament, how the canon was chosen, and how we can have confidence that the New Testament (in particular the gospels) was written by the apostles or their close associates.

The Philosophy of Quantum Physics 10: The Actualisation of Potentialities.

Last modified on Sun Jul 13 16:27:10 2025


I continue a series on the various different models of the philosophy of quantum physics. In this post, I have a look at a paper by Fleming on the actualisation of potentialities.

How good are we at recognising what's good

Last modified on Sun May 25 17:48:06 2025


I discuss the meaning of the word good, both from a secular and Biblical perspective.

The Philosophy of Quantum Physics 9: Relational quantum mechanics.

Last modified on Tue Apr 29 17:19:48 2025


I continue a series on the various different models of the philosophy of quantum physics. In this post, I have a look at Rovelli's relational quantum mechanics.

The Philosophy of Quantum Physics 8: Theistic epistemological quantum physics

Last modified on Mon Dec 23 10:25:00 2024


I continue a series on the various different models of the philosophy of quantum physics. In this post, I have a look at a theistic interpretation.

The Philosophy of Quantum Physics 7: Is Aristotelian Philosophy of Nature Obsolete?

Last modified on Sun Mar 30 15:06:52 2025


I continue a series on the various different models of the philosophy of quantum physics. In this post, I review Robert Koon's book Is St. Thomas's Aristotelian Philosophy of Nature Obsolete?.

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