Volume VI Special Issue II February 2026

Name of Author : Dr. Sirajul Muneer.C

Title of the paper : Quantum Physics and Consciousness: A Philosophical Examination of Historical and Conceptual Developments

Abstract: The hard problem of consciousness, which explaining how subjective experience arises from physical processes, it remains a persistent challenge in philosophy and science. Quantum physics, with its probabilistic, non local, and observer dependent nature, has emerged as a provocative framework for addressing this enigma, suggesting that consciousness may be intertwined with quantum processes. This article traces the historical evolution of quantum mechanics and its intersection with consciousness studies, critically examines key theoretical models e.g., the Orchestrated Objective Reduction model, and evaluates their philosophical and empirical viability. While quantum approaches offer novel insights into the mind body problem, they face significant hurdles in coherence, testability, and ontological grounding. The article concludes by proposing interdisciplinary pathways to refine these models, emphasizing the need for empirical validation and philosophical rigor to bridge quantum physics and consciousness.

Keywords : Quantum Physics, Consciousness, Hard Problem, Orch OR, Philosophy of Mind, Quantum Mechanics

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Page Number : 15-20