UMD PHIL 454 Entire Course

University of Maryland PHIL 454 Philosophy of Space and Time Entire Course

A non-technical investigation of philosophical issues in the foundations of physics. Topics may include traditional philosophical problems of space and time, metaphysical issues about the nature of particles and fields, and philosophical problems associated with the introduction of probability into physics, such as the problem of irreversibility in thermodynamics and the problem of objectivity in quantum theory.

Note: This entire course includes discussions, assignments, course projects, and exams.