Topics in Philosophy of Physics
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The philosophy of physics deals with methodological, epistemological, and metaphysical issues in physics. This seminar addresses topics in the philosophy of space and time as they relate to physics, the philosophical implications of quantum physics, the physical origin of the direction of time, or issues in the philosophy of cosmology and the philosophy of quantum gravity.
For the spring semester 2023, the tentative topics are (1) presentism and modern physics, (2) time travel in physics, and (3) the disappearance and re-emergence of spacetime in quantum gravity.
Prerequisites Participants should have successfully completed the Introduction to the Philosophy of Physics, or be similarly prepared.
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Education
- Master of Arts in Philosophy, Research seminar, Elective, 1st year
- Master of Arts in Philosophy, Research seminar, Elective, 2nd year
