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Applicability of Mathematics in Physics
(2025-11-6 14:45)
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The Applicability of Mathematics in Physics The problem of the applicability of mathematics is the problem of explaining why mathematics plays various important roles in the natural sciences (or in nature). This problem has a long history and has been addressed by many mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers. As Mark Steiner aptly put it, “to an … Continue reading Applicability of Mathematics in Physics →
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The Arrow of Tiome
(2025-9-29 12:49)
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The Arrow of Time Many philosophers and physicists claim that time has an arrow that points from the past to the future. The Roman poet Ovid tried to refer to this one-way property of time when he ...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time
(2025-9-29 12:46)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Time This supplement provides background information about many of the topics discussed in both the main Time article and its other companion article What Else Sci ...
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Primary and Secondary Qualities: Wright’s Account
(2025-8-29 8:04)
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Primary and Secondary Qualities: Wright’s Account It has long been a philosophical problem to explain the commonly accepted distinction between two kinds of qualities: primary and secondary. While ...
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Intuitionism in Mathematics
(2025-8-21 12:01)
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Intuitionism in Mathematics In the philosophy of mathematics, intuitionism stems from the view originally developed by L. E. J. Brouwer that mathematics is a creation from our intuitions. It impli ...
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Susan Stebbing
(2025-7-4 10:56)
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Susan Stebbing (18851943) Susan Stebbing was the first female professor of philosophy in the United Kingdom, a founder of the journal Analysis, and president of the Mind Association and the Aristo ...
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Sarvāstivāda Buddhism
(2025-6-24 14:30)
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Sarvāstivāda Buddhism The Sarvāstivāda school of Indian Buddhism emerged from the attempts of early Buddhist communities to systematise the teachings of the Buddha into a complete and consistent d ...
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Author Guidelines
(2025-6-9 9:49)
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Guidelines for Authors Authors should follow these guidelines before submitting their final draft. Avoid using a large number of references as you would if you were writing a definitive book on yo ...
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Intuitionism in mathematics
(2025-6-1 14:54)
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Intuitionism in mathematics Intuitionism in mathematics Bruno Bentzen In the philosophy of mathematics, intuitionism stems from the view originally developed by L.E.J. Brouwer that mathematics der ...
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Philosophy of African Diaspora Religions
(2025-4-13 15:00)
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Philosophy of African Diaspora Religions This article explores philosophical ideas and concepts central to Afro-diasporic religions such as Vodou, Santeria, Candomblé, and Winti. Afro-diasporic re ...
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