Post by Stacey V on May 11, 2015 5:02:44 GMT
1. It is important to understand physics and the general rules of the universe when undertaking philosophy because when discussing philosophy, we are talking about deep examinations in areas of study such as the natural sciences, and mathematics. Physics is the understanding of nature specifically the study of matter and how it moves through space and time. Quantum mechanics takes a philosophical approach to physics and suggest that matter can be in two places simultaneously, even if space and time are limited. This bothered the great physicist Albert Einstein who took a realistic approach to physics. Another great physicist, Niels Bohr, took an idealistic approach to physics and has been acknowledged for creating the foundations for quantum mechanics. Bohr believed in the idea that the world in which we exist was based on observations and experiences, and that without these observations the world does not exist. Furthermore, nature itself is a matter of probability. In the philosophical pursuit of rational argument, both Einstein and Bohr debated on fundamental theories about how we perceive the natural world around us.
Today, ideas such as the string theory are pushing our understanding of the universe. Many people who believe in this theory as considered crazy because it suggests that we live in parallel universes with 11 dimensions. The problem with this is it a theory of physics or a theory of philosophy which seems to be causing debate.
2. Eliminative materials are defined as the elimination of the gods or spirits in favor for more precise, accurate, physiological explanations. In part two of the short film Eliminative Materials, Professor Lane gave three examples of occurrences in which advances in the sciences and medicine explained natural occurring phenomena. In one example, Lane discussed the beliefs of ancient Nordic cultures. It was believed that electricity came from the god Thor; however, advances in physics and mathematics lead to the understanding of electrical magnet currents. A second example discussed in the film was the notion that spirits were responsible for illness and disease, but advances in medicine and biology led to the discovery of bacteria and viruses. Lastly, in the past, it was thought that tiny ghosts scattered about our bodies tugging at organs and muscles. Eventually, those tiny ghosts became better known as our central nervous system. Basically, finding reasonable explanations for common natural occurrences cannot be left to the responsibility of spiritual entities.
Today, ideas such as the string theory are pushing our understanding of the universe. Many people who believe in this theory as considered crazy because it suggests that we live in parallel universes with 11 dimensions. The problem with this is it a theory of physics or a theory of philosophy which seems to be causing debate.
2. Eliminative materials are defined as the elimination of the gods or spirits in favor for more precise, accurate, physiological explanations. In part two of the short film Eliminative Materials, Professor Lane gave three examples of occurrences in which advances in the sciences and medicine explained natural occurring phenomena. In one example, Lane discussed the beliefs of ancient Nordic cultures. It was believed that electricity came from the god Thor; however, advances in physics and mathematics lead to the understanding of electrical magnet currents. A second example discussed in the film was the notion that spirits were responsible for illness and disease, but advances in medicine and biology led to the discovery of bacteria and viruses. Lastly, in the past, it was thought that tiny ghosts scattered about our bodies tugging at organs and muscles. Eventually, those tiny ghosts became better known as our central nervous system. Basically, finding reasonable explanations for common natural occurrences cannot be left to the responsibility of spiritual entities.