Portraits of three eminent thinkers in physics

Scientific thinking across the centuries and the foundations of physics

04 Jun 2021
Public talks and lectures
Time
Venue
Online
Speaker(s)

Professor Carlo Rovelli, Aix-Marseille University

Knowledge of physics?
No, knowledge of physics not required

Scientific thinking across the centuries and the foundations of physics

This is a St Cross Centre for the History and Philosophy of Physics event.

Renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Professor Carlo Rovelli will examine the history of scientific thinking from Aristotle in antiquity to the present day and how this has shaped the development of modern physics. Professor Rovelli will discuss the commonly misunderstood relation between Aristotelian and Newtonian physics. He will also consider whether the radical revolutions in physics during the early 20th century have led scientists and philosophers to focus on the discontinuities and incommensurability between theories and how this might have a damaging effect on scientific practice.

This event is free however registration is required.