On Historical Background to the Ontic Breakthrough.I Polemic Defense of Quantum Reality

TL;DR

This paper discusses the historical development and philosophical debates surrounding the ontic interpretation of quantum mechanics, defending the reality of quantum states against common objections.

Contribution

It provides a historical overview and a polemical defense of the ontic view, clarifying its significance in the context of quantum foundations.

Findings

Highlights the importance of the ontic perspective in quantum physics

Provides a critical review of physicists' views on quantum reality

Argues for the philosophical and scientific validity of the ontic breakthrough

Abstract

After stating the author's ontic position, a collage of relevant thoughts of some distinguished foundationally-minded physicists are quoted and polemically commented upon. Thus, a kind of historical background of the recent ontic breakthrough is given. The brealthrough itself is presented in Part II.