Tag Archives: philosophy

The twin/postmen paradox

Posted on March 10, 2023 by fbenedictus

Einstein’s twin paradox is more familiar to us than we think. Then why does it feel so strange? I promised my students some extra guidance, so I wrote this post. [For a course I am currently teaching at a university … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Quantum

Posted on February 28, 2023 by fbenedictus

My propoposal, “Quantum Theory Is Not As Strange As We Think (or is classical physics stranger than we think?)”, has been accepted by the organisers of the annual conference of the German Physics Society. I am proud of that! I … Continue reading →

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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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Zeno the Zebra and the Truth in the Middle

Posted on August 16, 2022 by fbenedictus

Alice in Wonderland discovers that when the truth is in the middle, everyone is wrong. Continue reading →

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What is the philosophy of physics?

Posted on October 21, 2020 by fbenedictus

Physics and its philosophy Physics is the search for a mathematical model which describes the phenomena around us. New physics usually starts with observing something that cannot be explained, after which a hypothesis is formulated which explains the observations. The … Continue reading →

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Binnenkort in Amsterdam:

Posted on April 17, 2018 by fbenedictus
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Einstein and Kant: Synthetic Relativity?

Posted on March 20, 2018 by fbenedictus

Kant presupposed the possibility of knowledge, whereas Einstein presupposed the possibility of physics (by postulating relativity) Continue reading →

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What Is Mathematics?

Posted on August 4, 2017 by fbenedictus

Mathematics is a language. More specifically, mathematics is the language that scientists use to organise and order observations. For example, physicists may describe falling stones in terms of mathematical concepts like parabolas and perfect spheres and sociologists describe their observations … Continue reading →

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