In this series CLEA invites scholars that are actively engaged in the research on the foundations of a particular discipline. Their lectures will always be directed to an interdisciplinary audience, and the discussions aim at confronting the foundations of the different disciplines. A New Window on World Reality Quantum Theory without Quantification. Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Campus Oefenplein.
Space is nothing but a system of relations devoid of metaphysical or ontological existence.
I will discuss this notion in its historical context from the 15th to the 20th century and the inherent difficulties to which it leads. After this, I turn my attention to the view of Newton and Clarke and explain how a reexamination allows us to reformulate their ideas into a theory which avoids the usual criticisms. Finally, I will explain how modern physics can be built, in particular how the quantum world is to be really understood. The presentation with questions will last about an hour. Afterwards, an hour or more is reserved for an in-depth, group discussion of the topic.