Ep. 339: Brian Ellis on the Metaphysics of Science (Part Two)
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Exploring Origins and Philosophical Views on Scientific Theorizing
This chapter discusses the origins of terms like Mach 1 and Mach 2, linked to physicist Ernst Mach, and his impact on the physics of shock waves. It also examines the philosophical history of scientific theorizing, contrasting perspectives from Hume with the author's views, referencing scholars like Duham and Locke to emphasize the complexity of their ideas.
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