Post by capkevbar55 on Jan 18, 2015 21:09:18 GMT
1. Why is understanding physics and the general rules of the universe so important in doing philosophy?
According to itseducation.asia, "Physics is the science that attempts to describe how nature works using the language of mathematics. It is often considered the most fundamental of all the natural sciences and its theories attempt to describe the behavior of the smallest building blocks of matter, light, the Universe and everything in between." Quoting this simple definition of how physics interchanges with philosophy contributes to how the universe is expected to work. Through this analysis, we can transcribe most objects constructed of matter. But, are our thoughts able to be transcribed? Can the belief systems developed in cultures be converted into a math problem?
2. What is eliminative materialism? Provide three examples of it.
According to the website plato.stanford.edu, "Eliminative materialism (or eliminativism) is the radical claim that our ordinary, common-sense understanding of the mind is deeply wrong and that some or all of the mental states posited by common-sense do not actually exist." Which in terms means that state of minds do not exist. For example, I can say, "I believe in a secret government society." Using the word believe allows the statement to only be a thought and not factual information. Also, I can say, " I’m feeling very tired.” Since the word feeling is also a thought, it can be proven to not be factual information. Lastly, an example that contradicts the previous examples would be laying in bed for eight hours and not falling asleep. Even if you were in bed for eight hours is it considered to be sleep or does sleep have to be a state of mind?
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According to itseducation.asia, "Physics is the science that attempts to describe how nature works using the language of mathematics. It is often considered the most fundamental of all the natural sciences and its theories attempt to describe the behavior of the smallest building blocks of matter, light, the Universe and everything in between." Quoting this simple definition of how physics interchanges with philosophy contributes to how the universe is expected to work. Through this analysis, we can transcribe most objects constructed of matter. But, are our thoughts able to be transcribed? Can the belief systems developed in cultures be converted into a math problem?
2. What is eliminative materialism? Provide three examples of it.
According to the website plato.stanford.edu, "Eliminative materialism (or eliminativism) is the radical claim that our ordinary, common-sense understanding of the mind is deeply wrong and that some or all of the mental states posited by common-sense do not actually exist." Which in terms means that state of minds do not exist. For example, I can say, "I believe in a secret government society." Using the word believe allows the statement to only be a thought and not factual information. Also, I can say, " I’m feeling very tired.” Since the word feeling is also a thought, it can be proven to not be factual information. Lastly, an example that contradicts the previous examples would be laying in bed for eight hours and not falling asleep. Even if you were in bed for eight hours is it considered to be sleep or does sleep have to be a state of mind?
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