Selected Topics in the Philosophy of Science
Date:
Jan 01, 1991
Speaking as both professional philosopher and amateur scientist, Dr. Binswanger presents original and challenging solutions to a number of problems that have fascinated, tantalized and perplexed students of philosophy and science.
1. Mathematics
Geometry
- Euclidean vs. non-Euclidean geometry
- reconceiving the hierarchical order of the basic concepts of geometry
- a proper definition of "straight line"
- a proper definition of "parallel lines" and its role.
Numbers
- reducing the concept of "number" to perceptual reality or, "where is fiveness?"
- negative numbers, irrational numbers and imaginary numbers
- infinity and "ultrafinitism."
2. Physics and Biology
Physics
- the finite universe
- "place" vs. "space" in conceptualizing the universe
- why there can be no real voids.
Biology
- mechanism vs. vitalism
- the theory of natural selection and its epistemological status
- the goal-directedness of living action.
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Parts:
3
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Publications:
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e-Store, 2012
(En)
- 175 mins
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CD, 2007
(En)
- 175 mins
- 3 CD set