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Apr 28, 2024
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PHIL 4260 - Philosophy of Space and Time
In addition to classical topics, issues in the philosophy of space and time that have been greatly influenced by the emergence of Einstein’s theory of relativity will be discussed. Topics to be covered include the nature of geometry and its relation to the world, absolute vs. relational theories of space, time, and space-time, and Zeno’s paradoxes of motion and extension. Contemporary and classical thinkers will be examined.
Requisites: 2 Courses in (CHEM or CS or MATH or PHIL or PHYS)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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