Dispositionalism & Laws of Nature

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Examines philosophical perspectives on space, time, laws of nature, and dynamics.

Explores Aristotle's metaphysics, the role of science in answering 'why' questions, and the essence of natural philosophy.

Introduces the purpose of physics, the role of mathematics, and the importance of observation in understanding natural phenomena.

Covers the crisis of classical physics, quantum mechanics, entanglement, and quantum computing.

Explores conservation of momentum and kinetic energy in collisions, emphasizing the importance of understanding collision outcomes.

Covers the symmetries in space-time and dynamical equations, with examples from Newtonian dynamics.

Discusses determinism's impact on free will, the nature of laws of nature, and the contrast between scientific and manifest images of the world.

Covers the fundamental concepts of physics, emphasizing scientific methods and measurement across various spatial scales.

Explores special relativity, the Schrödinger and Dirac equations, antiparticles, and fermions' shortcomings.

Covers the scientific method, mathematical descriptions, and the role of mathematics in Physics.