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In the present article we approach the issue of ontological determinism in physics. We propose a clarifi cation of the concept of possibility that is useful for addressing this issue. By means of this clarification, the concept of probability can be given an interpretation that is meaningful for the practice of theoretical physics. Finally, these clarifi ed concepts of possibility and probability are applied to the paradigmatic case of highly unstable systems, and it is argued that in this domain determinism and indeterminism can coexist in a single classical system.

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Ontological determinism, possibility, probability, high instability

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Olimpia Lombardi, CONICET – Universidad de Buenos Aires.

CP 1430, Buenos Aires - Argentina

Mariana Córdoba, Universidad de Buenos Aires.

CP 1427, Buenos Aires - Argentina