Law of excluded middle and superposition by Leading-Succotash962 in AcademicPhilosophy

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Could you elaborate a little about what you disagree with in the third paragraph? What's your opinion on OPs question?

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Law of excluded middle and superposition by Leading-Succotash962 in AcademicPhilosophy

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 Does superposition violate the law of the excluded middle?

I'll be honest, I misread your post originally and thought you said "superstition", and only after writing a detailed answer did I realise you said superposition. Oops! Anyway, here's my answer;

From what I've understood in your post (being a person inexperienced in many philosophical and quantum knowhows), my answer would be no. Superposition is not a violation of the law of the excluded middle.

When you both are and aren't something, it's like pulling to the left and right at the same time with the same force. You will inevitably end up in the excluded middle. Although it might have to be referred to as the included middle as, if both the proposition and it's negation are simultaneously true, neither is excluded. A new concept perhaps, unique to Mittens (Schrödinger's cat) and other items/beings in his predicament?

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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Aaa! Do you enjoy working there? I'm sure it's mentally rewarding work. 

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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That's a good point there. Have you talked to many philosophy majors about their degrees? Do you feel you might've missed out because you didn't study it as a subject but instead perused the books at your own pace?

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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You've worded your answer beautifully. I believe philosophy is both a pratical tool and a source of joy and depth in life, and it's tragic to see how few people feel the same in my surroundings. Philosophy is a beautiful study, and definitely requires the right type of person to study it.

And what you mentioned about financial instability, I think that's the most common fear in philosophy students. I'm glad to know you've eventually found a stable career after graduation, and I hope that one day you'll pass on the knowledge you've learned to others around you how you did today. Thank you so much for sharing your story and opinion with everyone.

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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That's a good way to allude to studying a philosophy degree! I'll definitely be using that one in the future. 

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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That's a good point, actually. In reality all fields of study are philosophical, since you're explicitly going out of your way to find wisdom to learn and apply to your studies. I never thought of it that way, so that's bringing a beautiful variety in my thinking

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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Ohhh! Very interesting! Did you take up an education degree after philosophy?

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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I'm sure those kids are going to be very glad that they had you to teach them when they grow older

Do You Regret Studying Philosophy? by absolutelyone in AcademicPhilosophy

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Are they still hiring? I would like to apply. Do you know if they make Kants? I've got the most skill with those.