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Philosophy for Lunch: Paradigms: How Science Gets Done, and Undone
Sept 20: Paradigms: How Science Gets Done, and Undone
Many of us are familiar with the idea that scientists work within specific world-views—"paradigms"—that occasionally change, as our understanding of the world undergoes revolutionary change. (E.g., the "Copernican revolution" where science left a geocentric for a heliocentric solar system; the dual quantum and relativistic revolutions that upset the classical Newtonian worldview.) But those events are very few, and far between: what happens the rest of the time, and why do paradigm shifts happen when they do?
When?
11:45 AM–12:45 PM
Where?
Schmitt Hall, Room 104
What is P4L?
Students and professors close-read and discuss a few great passages of philosophy.
Who's invited?
No preparation or previous knowledge of philosophy is needed. Everyone is welcome!
Should I bring anything?
Bring a beverage, and if you're hungry, bring your actual lunch.
Brought to you by the Department of Philosophy at Montclair State University.