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Fr. Thomas Davenport OP - “Physics: Ancient, Classical, and Modern”

May 15, 2024
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Fr. Thomas Davenport OP
Fr. Thomas Davenport OP, a physics expert, discusses the intersection of ancient philosophy and modern physics. Topics include Aristotle's influence on natural phenomena explanations, Descartes' geometry problem, Newton's views on atomic composition, evolution of physics towards dynamic particles, teleology in modern physics, determinism versus probabilistic approaches, and the relevance of Aristotelian principles in contemporary physics.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring Ancient Philosophical Concepts in Modern Physics
03:59 • 17min
3
Transition from Four-Element Theory to Descartes' Geometry Problem
20:29 • 2min
4
Exploring Newton's Views on Material Principles and Atomic Composition
22:37 • 2min
5
Evolution of Physics: From Particles to Actions
24:53 • 5min
6
Exploring Teleology in Modern Physics
29:39 • 5min
7
Exploring Motion, Determinism, and Probabilistic Approaches in Physics
34:20 • 7min
8
Exploring the Intersection of Physics, Theology, and Philosophy
41:36 • 17min