philosophy

Physicality and Philosophy: Epistemological Implications

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Physique et philosophie : implications épistémologiques

IN BRIEF Epistemology of physics: study of schools and conceptions of phenomena. Relations between philosophy and physics: analysis of metaphysical questions. Critique of classical epistemology and its implications for science. Foundations of theory of knowledge in scientific discourse. Issues of causality and definiteness in modern physics. Variability of boundaries between epistemology, philosophy of science, and … Read more

The philosophical challenges related to infinite mathematics

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Les défis philosophiques liés aux mathématiques infinies

IN BRIEF Philosophy and mathematics: a complex connection. Conceptions of infinity throughout history. The Euclidean axioms and their limitations. The debate about the nature of infinity in the real world. Aristotle and the concept of potential infinity. The impact of Descartes‘ reflections on infinity. The first attempts to understand infinity by Zeno. Applications of infinity … Read more

Mathematics Philosophy: Science or Art

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La philosophie des mathématiques : science ou art

IN BRIEF Mathematics: a mix of science and art. Philosophy influences the perception of mathematics. Mathematics as thinking about structures according to Alain Badiou. Ambiguous relationships between mathematics and philosophy. Creativity and freedom in mathematical processes. Debate on the existence of an infinity in mathematics. Study of crucial theorems and their impact on the world. … Read more

Philosophical implications of quantum physics

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Les implications philosophiques de la physique quantique

IN BRIEF Philosophy of Quantum Physics: exploration of theoretical foundations. Interpretations: divergence between quantum models, such as the Copenhagen interpretation. Quantum Entanglement: fundamental link between distant particles, with practical implications. Philosophical Debates: discussions on the nature of reality and the predictability of events. Quantum Reality: questioning what we consider real. Elementary Phenomena: study of interactions … Read more