Reconciling Quantum Paradoxes through Metaphysical Lenses: Mulla Sadra’s Philosophy and Presentist-Fragmentalism

Abstract

This article explores the potential for reconciling the fundamental paradoxes of quantum mechanics—the measurement problem, entanglement, and Schrödinger’s Cat—with advanced metaphysical frameworks from both classical Islamic philosophy and contemporary Western thought. It specifically examines the compatibility and explanatory power of Mulla Sadra’s transcendent philosophy, particularly his doctrines of Essential Movement, Existential Gradation, and the Primacy of Existence, alongside the modern philosophical interpretation of Presentist-Fragmentalism. By offering conceptual mappings and interpretations, this paper argues that these metaphysical perspectives can provide a more intuitive and coherent understanding of quantum phenomena, moving beyond the limitations of classical intuition and certain prevalent quantum interpretations.