Science at the Edge of Reality

A series of scientific revolutions in the twentieth century showed us that the reality of the physical universe is radically different from what we experience day-to-day. What does it mean for space to ‘curve’, as Einstein showed it does? In what sense can a cat in a box be dead and alive simultaneously? Why does time flow in one direction, rather than the other? This course will explore how philosophers understand reality in the age of quantum mechanics and relativity.

Tutor: Ed Willems PhD

Term: Summer

Day: Wednesday

Start Date: 23 April 2025

Time: 2-4pm

No. of weeks: 5

Full fee: £57

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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