PhiDiP

Welcome to Philosophical Discussions in Physics (PhiDiP)

PhiDiP is a student run discussion group that explores philosophical questions in the context of physics and the sciences. All are welcome to attend as many discussions as they would like. Each week we will discuss a specific topic.

We will meet Thursdays at 09:00am in NC3601 this semester (Spring 2018).

Topics for the semester (subject to change):

Thursday February 15, 2018: How do you know if you are asking the right question?
Thursday February 22, 2018: Free will, determinism, and Einstein: Part One, Einstein and Spinoza
Thursday March 1, 2018: Free will, determinism, and Einstein: Part Two, Einstein and Bohr
Thursday March 8, 2018: TBD
Thursday March 15, 2018: TBD
Thursday March 22, 2018: TBD
Thursday March 29, 2018: TBD
Thursday April 5, 2018: TBD
Thursday April 12, 2018: TBD
Thursday April 19, 2018: TBD
Thursday April 26, 2018: TBD
Thursday May 3, 2018: TBD

In addition to regular updates to this website, an email will be sent out each week with the upcoming topic and links to related articles/videos. If you would like to be added to the PhiDiP emailing list, please submit the following form:

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