Post by Cecilia Cervantes on Jul 7, 2015 3:17:42 GMT
Why is understanding physics and the universe so important in doing philosophy?
It is really important because in order to get to the question that would relate to philosophy we would need to know about atoms and any mechanics in science. Philosophy is the study of knowledge, reality and existence, as Physics is the science with nature, different properties with matter and the structure of atoms. This leads to the section mentioned in the book Is the universe really made of tiny rubber bands on page 22 “ What is inside protons and neutrons? What is light?” In order to wonder what is light, we have to know that protons and neutrons exist. The universe is also very important in philosophy because most of the studies philosophers do are related to the existence of many things in this universe. The book also mentions a theory where it is to believe the universe is made out of tiny strings we cannot see. Although we cannot see it, it is being tested which would be part of philosophy and not just an idea. In the end physics and the universe have an immense meaning into knowing philosophy.
What is eliminate materialism?
Eliminate materialism as explained in the provided video is described as a phenomenon that goes through many theories such as math, chemistry, physics and so on, to find what can be the explanation of such occurrence. Three examples of eliminate materialism that come to mind after watching the videos are one; ghost. For years now people have claimed to have encounters with spirits, there has even being captured photography with them in the picture that cannot be explained. Of course assumptions about them are made but cannot really be proven to have a definitive scientific reason behind them. Secondly, if a person in really sick with a terminal disease and suddenly begins getting better and survives it without any medical explanation, most likely many will point to “God did it”. Third example can be many things written in the bible said to have occurred, but have not yet been able to have a scientific explanation after all these years.
It is really important because in order to get to the question that would relate to philosophy we would need to know about atoms and any mechanics in science. Philosophy is the study of knowledge, reality and existence, as Physics is the science with nature, different properties with matter and the structure of atoms. This leads to the section mentioned in the book Is the universe really made of tiny rubber bands on page 22 “ What is inside protons and neutrons? What is light?” In order to wonder what is light, we have to know that protons and neutrons exist. The universe is also very important in philosophy because most of the studies philosophers do are related to the existence of many things in this universe. The book also mentions a theory where it is to believe the universe is made out of tiny strings we cannot see. Although we cannot see it, it is being tested which would be part of philosophy and not just an idea. In the end physics and the universe have an immense meaning into knowing philosophy.
What is eliminate materialism?
Eliminate materialism as explained in the provided video is described as a phenomenon that goes through many theories such as math, chemistry, physics and so on, to find what can be the explanation of such occurrence. Three examples of eliminate materialism that come to mind after watching the videos are one; ghost. For years now people have claimed to have encounters with spirits, there has even being captured photography with them in the picture that cannot be explained. Of course assumptions about them are made but cannot really be proven to have a definitive scientific reason behind them. Secondly, if a person in really sick with a terminal disease and suddenly begins getting better and survives it without any medical explanation, most likely many will point to “God did it”. Third example can be many things written in the bible said to have occurred, but have not yet been able to have a scientific explanation after all these years.