Theological dimensions of the quantuminformational panpsychist approach to nature: a comparison between Federico Faggin’s vision and Christian theology

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https://doi.org/10.12775/SetF.2023.018

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Quantum-informational theory, Panpsychism, Christian theology, Science and religion, Non-reductionist science

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The paper aims to examine the theological dimensions present in the quantum-informational panpsychist approach to nature, conceived by Giacomo Mauro D’Ariano and Federico Faggin, and based on the informational interpretation of quantum physics. In particular, the similarities and differences between the One of Faggin and the God of Christian theology, as well as between human seity and Christian theological anthropology, are highlighted.

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AMENDOLA, Giovanni. Theological dimensions of the quantuminformational panpsychist approach to nature: a comparison between Federico Faggin’s vision and Christian theology. Scientia et Fides. Online. 9 November 2023. Vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 107-130. [Accessed 4 July 2025]. DOI 10.12775/SetF.2023.018.

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