HPS100H1 Study Guide - Classical Mechanics, Inductive Reasoning, Superstring Theory
12 Apr 2013
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Lecture 1- introduction to history and philosophy of science. We are interested in the history of scientific theories and the changes in the mosaic of accepted theories. The history of science shows that the mosaic of accepted theories changes through time. A set of theories accepted by the scientific community of the time. The mosaic is always in the process of constant change. Earth"s gravity: aristotelian physics: the apple, a heavy body, is descending towards the centre of the universe. Physical theories: general relativity, newtonian physics, aristotelian physics. Worldview is a system of beliefs that are interconnected, intertwined, interrelated like a jigsaw puzzle. It starts with a core belief which then connects to many other peripheral. However, trying to replace one belief would mean that the whole worldview would have to change. Aristotelian worldview was a dominant system of beliefs that shared by a large segment of western culture after his death and largely based on his beliefs.
