Philosophy
Abstract...
In this paper, it is argued that theoretical physics is more akin to an organism than to a rigid structure. It is in this sense that the epithet, “sick”, applies to it. It is argued that classical physics is a model of a healthy science, and the degree of sickness of modern physics is measured accordingly. The malady is located in the relationship between mathematics and physical meaning in physical theory.
"Is Physics Sick? [In Praise of Clasical Physics]" by Higham B. Ghassib
Reference...
by
J. D. Bernal
ISBN-10: 0760706018
ISBN-13: 978-0760706015
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Philosophy
An argument for "classical physics" or an argument against "theoretical physics"
Abstract...
In this paper, it is argued that theoretical physics is more akin to an organism than to a rigid structure. It is in this sense that the epithet, “sick”, applies to it. It is argued that classical physics is a model of a healthy science, and the degree of sickness of modern physics is measured accordingly. The malady is located in the relationship between mathematics and physical meaning in physical theory.
"Is Physics Sick? [In Praise of Clasical Physics]" by Higham B. Ghassib
Reference...
A history of classical physics: From antiquity to the quantum
by
J. D. Bernal
ISBN-10: 0760706018
ISBN-13: 978-0760706015
- Are Atoms Illogical?
The word "atom" comes from the Greek for uncuttable. The idea in the doctrines of Democritus and Lucretius was that there was a basic unit of material existence that had no parts, was complete unity in itself. Descartes, in his book The Principles...
- Five Years Ago...world Year Of Physics 2005
The World Year of Physics (WYP 2005) was a worldwide celebration of physics and its importance in our everyday lives. Physics not only plays an important role in the development of science and technology, but also has a tremendous impact on our society....
- Richard P. Feynman
Richard P. Feynman May 11th, 1918 to February 15th, 1988 Richard P(hillips) Feynman was an American theoretical physicist who was probably the most brilliant, influential, and iconoclastic figure in his field in the post-WW II era. By age 15, he had...
- "theoretical Physics...good Epistemology?" Poll
How much epistemological relevance is there in theoretical physics being that it favors philosophy more than empirical science? A lot...2 Some...1 None...2 I am not the only one who has raised this question...so has Steven Weinberg who clearly states...
- Physics Central's Toys/physics Contest
Toys...physics...trophy...$l,000--WHAT A DEAL. Physics Central, a subdivision of the American Physical Society is sponsoring a contest. Like tossing yo-yos? Ever wanted to unravel the mystery of the drinking bird? Then the Toy Box Physics video contest...