Tag Archives: Newton

Lecture: Newton & Einstein – physics meets philosophy

Posted on January 23, 2023 by fbenedictus

This Wednesday I’m giving a “pub lecture”: the lecture is both public and in a pub. Drop by if you’re interested! Location: “proeflokaal Faas (Zwaanshals 248, Rotterdam)” (google maps) Attendance is free; no reservation required. Time: 20.00 It is a … Continue reading →

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Time in Physics – catchphrases and concepts

Posted on March 29, 2022 by fbenedictus

I’ve written a paper in which I put into perspective the media catchphrase “time does not exist”. Below you’ll find the introduction to my paper and a link to the whole thing. Enjoy! Many popular-science books state that time does … Continue reading →

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Verloren hoofdstuk: ‘Newton, Astronoom of Astroloog?’

Posted on May 16, 2020 by fbenedictus

Het is dan eindelijk zover: vanaf deze week ligt mijn boek “Op zoek naar de grenzen van de natuurkunde” in de boekhandel! Door het gedoe rondom corona zal er geen officiële boekpresentatie plaatsvinden, maar dat betekent natuurlijk niet dat de … Continue reading →

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