Post by dannyali23 on Jul 6, 2015 7:22:34 GMT
1) Why is understanding physics and the general rules of the universe so important in doing philosophy?
Philosophy is the study of reality and to be able to use this study to the fullest extent, the knowledge of the basic guidelines of physics, which is “the reality in time and space”(Lane 12), is necessary in order to compose theories. When Plato was describing breaking the rubber bands into smaller and smaller pieces, he explained that he did so until he couldn’t with his bare hands, and believed the whole band was made of rubber (Lane S). However, his theory was proven wrong when physicists began experiments that allowed to break objects into smaller pieces that brought the discoveries of protons, neutrons, and electrons. This discovery was titled string theory, and was taken into note for philosophers for better understandings of reality. With the help of scientific facts from physics, philosophy can be allowed a broader span of knowledge to be identified and allow the greater composing of theories.
2) What is eliminative materialism? Provide three examples of it.
Eliminative materialism is the disregarding of an individual's beliefs when explaining the reasoning of a situation. The cause of a function cannot simply be defined as from “God” but must a have explanation via science, mathematics, physics, etc. An example of eliminative materialism is that many believe the cause of sickness is simply from cold air, but that is not the case. Doctors find reasoning from bacteria found in the body for during examination to label the diagnosis of a sickness. Another example is the study and action of magic, which can be explained as simply illusions. Many people under faith believe that magic is the work of the devil to persuade and attract followers. Lastly, a final example of eliminative materialism is the production of good and bad luck. In many religions, good luck is a reward from good deeds such as donations and aid to others but eliminative materialism is to find a logical reasoning such as coincidence.
Philosophy is the study of reality and to be able to use this study to the fullest extent, the knowledge of the basic guidelines of physics, which is “the reality in time and space”(Lane 12), is necessary in order to compose theories. When Plato was describing breaking the rubber bands into smaller and smaller pieces, he explained that he did so until he couldn’t with his bare hands, and believed the whole band was made of rubber (Lane S). However, his theory was proven wrong when physicists began experiments that allowed to break objects into smaller pieces that brought the discoveries of protons, neutrons, and electrons. This discovery was titled string theory, and was taken into note for philosophers for better understandings of reality. With the help of scientific facts from physics, philosophy can be allowed a broader span of knowledge to be identified and allow the greater composing of theories.
2) What is eliminative materialism? Provide three examples of it.
Eliminative materialism is the disregarding of an individual's beliefs when explaining the reasoning of a situation. The cause of a function cannot simply be defined as from “God” but must a have explanation via science, mathematics, physics, etc. An example of eliminative materialism is that many believe the cause of sickness is simply from cold air, but that is not the case. Doctors find reasoning from bacteria found in the body for during examination to label the diagnosis of a sickness. Another example is the study and action of magic, which can be explained as simply illusions. Many people under faith believe that magic is the work of the devil to persuade and attract followers. Lastly, a final example of eliminative materialism is the production of good and bad luck. In many religions, good luck is a reward from good deeds such as donations and aid to others but eliminative materialism is to find a logical reasoning such as coincidence.