Phil 103 Philosophy of Nature (2 Credits)

Lecturer: Savio HON

Description:

Part One Between Philosophy and Science

1. Historical Survey of the idea of nature.
2. The proper object and method of a Philosophy of Nature.　

Part Two Essence of Matter

3. Non-simplicity and hylomorphism.
4. The problem of substance.

Part Three Property and Activity in Matter

5. Quantity, motion, space and time, quality and determinism.

Part Four Some Scientific Theories and Philosophical Reflections

6. Relativity - Quantum mechanics.

Reference Books:

1. COLLINGWOOD R.G., The Idea of Nature (Oxford: Clarendon 1965).

2. KOREN J., An Introduction to the Philosophy of Nature (Pittsburg: Duquesne University 1962).

3. van MELSEN A.G., The Philosophy of Nature, Duquesne Studies Philosophical Series (Pittsburg: Duquesne University 1961).

Note:

Not offered this year.