

Fr. Thomas Davenport OP
A physics expert
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May 15, 2024 • 59min
Fr. Thomas Davenport OP - “Physics: Ancient, Classical, and Modern”
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.

Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 6min
Does Physics Leave Any Room for Free Will? | Fr. Thomas Davenport OP
Fr. Thomas Davenport OP, a theology and philosophy expert, discusses the complexities of free will and its relationship with scientific concepts in physics. He explores the interplay of free will and structured reality, the physical brain, and debates on free will in physics and nature, challenging the notion that free will contradicts scientific laws.