Redefining reality : the intellectual implications of modern science series. Metaphysics and the nature of science
(2016, original release: 2015)
Nonfiction
eCourse
Details
PUBLISHED
[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2016
DESCRIPTION
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 31 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound
ISBN/ISSN
1168003
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Title from title frames
Start with the metaphysical concept of reality and how it led to a scientific worldview. Then see how the scientific picture of reality changes as theories are refined or overthrown. Explore examples such as the germ theory of disease and philosopher Thomas Kuhn’s influential idea of paradigm shifts
Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2015
Mode of access: World Wide Web