A Critical Discussion About The Methodology Of Quantum Theory

TL;DR

This paper critiques the traditional realist methodology in physics, arguing it conflicts with quantum mechanics, and proposes an alternative approach based on human experience as the foundation of scientific understanding.

Contribution

It challenges the classical realist methodology in quantum physics and suggests an experience-based approach aligned with quantum formalism.

Findings

Quantum mechanics violates classical foundational principles.

Traditional methodology is incompatible with quantum formalism.

An experience-based scientific methodology is proposed.

Abstract

It is argued that the traditional "realist" methodology of physics, according to which human concepts, laws and theories can grasp the essence of reality, is incompatible with the most fruitful interpretation of quantum formalism. The proof rests on the violation by quantum mechanics of the foundational principles of that methodology. An alternative methodology, in which the construction of sciences finishes at the level of human experience, as standard quantum theory strongly suggests, is then conjectured.