PHIL 224 - Philosophy of Physics

Next Offered: 2009-2010
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 HU

An investigation of a range of foundational issues in physics, focussing especially on the interpretation of quantum mechanics, and on questions about the nature of space and time in both classical mechanics and special relativity. Possibly also some issues in thermodynamics. No background in physics will be presupposed, and the essential conceptual features of theories we discuss will be explained, along with any necessary mathematics. Students with some physics will, however, be able to glean more from the course. Enrollment Limit: 30.
Instructor: M. Thomson-Jones
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Three hours in Philosophy, or consent of the instructor.