Post by otaleb on Jul 6, 2015 7:15:38 GMT
1) Why is understanding physics and the general rules of the universe so important in doing philosophy?
Possessing a basic understanding of the universe's mechanics is a crucial aspect in any academic pursuit. Physics is the basis of all philosophical theories and provides concrete solutions for worldly phenomena. Philosophers interpret physics as the general rules of the universe; all philosophers are able to remain on the same page by unanimously agreeing that physics is the foundation of Philosophy. Professor Andrea Diem-Lane Provides an accurate description of how philosophers reference the study of physics; she states: "Newtonian physics is a picture of this mechanistic and predictable universe and, as such, serves us well in navigating our lives through most events." (5). Keeping Philosophers on the same page allows for integration on a much larger scale and increases the rate of philosophical breakthrough.
Philosophers mainly use String Theory and Quantum Mechanics as a reference during research. String Theory goes beyond subatomic particles and proposes a solution for quantum theory. Quantum mechanics is the study of the movement and actions of subatomic particles. Philosophy urges people to analyze everything around us, possessing a general understanding of what people analyze is vital.
2) What is eliminative materialism? Provide three examples of it.
Eliminative materialism is the process of pursuing the most logical solution for all aspects of the universe. Rather than relying on fables and unprovable stories as the solution for universal phenomena, Eliminative Materialism urges researches to drop their reliance on belief and focus on hinging their breakthrough on scientific principle.
The first example is the Islamic story behind the Dead Sea in the Middle East. Muslims believe that the reason behind the body of water being saturated with salt is because God (Allah) flipped the over the entire region as a form of punishment. With eliminative materialism, a researcher would disregard this story and find a more logical solution.
The second example is the study of schizophrenia. People of faith typically conclude that victims of schizophrenia have been "possessed" by the devil. With eliminative materialism, researchers would find biological solutions for schizophrenia. Hormonal imbalance, genetic mutation, etc.
The third example is the study of medicine. Societies that lack an emphasis on education tend to provide rudimentary solutions for certain sicknesses. In Afghanistan, there is a popular drink used for the sick in impoverished tribes which is considered useless with modern research.
Possessing a basic understanding of the universe's mechanics is a crucial aspect in any academic pursuit. Physics is the basis of all philosophical theories and provides concrete solutions for worldly phenomena. Philosophers interpret physics as the general rules of the universe; all philosophers are able to remain on the same page by unanimously agreeing that physics is the foundation of Philosophy. Professor Andrea Diem-Lane Provides an accurate description of how philosophers reference the study of physics; she states: "Newtonian physics is a picture of this mechanistic and predictable universe and, as such, serves us well in navigating our lives through most events." (5). Keeping Philosophers on the same page allows for integration on a much larger scale and increases the rate of philosophical breakthrough.
Philosophers mainly use String Theory and Quantum Mechanics as a reference during research. String Theory goes beyond subatomic particles and proposes a solution for quantum theory. Quantum mechanics is the study of the movement and actions of subatomic particles. Philosophy urges people to analyze everything around us, possessing a general understanding of what people analyze is vital.
2) What is eliminative materialism? Provide three examples of it.
Eliminative materialism is the process of pursuing the most logical solution for all aspects of the universe. Rather than relying on fables and unprovable stories as the solution for universal phenomena, Eliminative Materialism urges researches to drop their reliance on belief and focus on hinging their breakthrough on scientific principle.
The first example is the Islamic story behind the Dead Sea in the Middle East. Muslims believe that the reason behind the body of water being saturated with salt is because God (Allah) flipped the over the entire region as a form of punishment. With eliminative materialism, a researcher would disregard this story and find a more logical solution.
The second example is the study of schizophrenia. People of faith typically conclude that victims of schizophrenia have been "possessed" by the devil. With eliminative materialism, researchers would find biological solutions for schizophrenia. Hormonal imbalance, genetic mutation, etc.
The third example is the study of medicine. Societies that lack an emphasis on education tend to provide rudimentary solutions for certain sicknesses. In Afghanistan, there is a popular drink used for the sick in impoverished tribes which is considered useless with modern research.