This paper is a very brief introduction to the philosophy of mathematics. The philosophical schoo... more This paper is a very brief introduction to the philosophy of mathematics. The philosophical schools of Platonism, Intuitionism and Formalism will be compared to each other.
This short note serves to give a brief introduction to the topic to
be discussed in my dissertati... more This short note serves to give a brief introduction to the topic to be discussed in my dissertation in the chapter I am currently working on. The view on frequentism that is presented here is a development of the views of Hume and Laplace. I expect that it is similar to the frequentist view of von Mises, but further research is necessary to support this conjecture. I aim to conduct this further research in the coming weeks.
We will show that Carl Stumpf’s interpretation of the concept of probability is best understood a... more We will show that Carl Stumpf’s interpretation of the concept of probability is best understood as that of an objective Bayesian. First we analyse Stumpf’s work in relation to that of his contemporary Johannes von Kries, and after that we will discuss various ways in which Stumpf’s probability-concept has been construed. By showing that the construals of Stumpf’s account by Hans Reichenbach, Richard von Mises and Andreas Kamlah are unfair – and at some points incorrect – we uncover the aspects that are essential to Stumpf’s probability interpretation.
This paper lends perspective to the media catchphrase that "time does not exist". To show how phr... more This paper lends perspective to the media catchphrase that "time does not exist". To show how phrases such as this should be interpreted, we formulate some of the most important questions that arise in discussions about time in physics. We start by analyzing Newton's objective view on time and explain how entropy gives it a direction. After that, we discuss how relativity distances us from Newton's views, while quantum theory brings us closer to the Newtonian view. The arguments are presented in such a way that they can be followed and checked by anyone who studies the theories involved-be they undergraduate physics students or otherwise.
What is time? Does it even exist? In this paper I will discuss the three main phases of Carlo Rov... more What is time? Does it even exist? In this paper I will discuss the three main phases of Carlo Rovelli's philosophy of time, and I will conclude with an analysis of some of the criticism levelled against his view.
1. The End of Time 2. Time doesn’t exist?! 3. Time is subjective 4. We Need More Time
This paper is a very brief introduction to the philosophy of mathematics. The philosophical schoo... more This paper is a very brief introduction to the philosophy of mathematics. The philosophical schools of Platonism, Intuitionism and Formalism will be compared to each other.
This short note serves to give a brief introduction to the topic to
be discussed in my dissertati... more This short note serves to give a brief introduction to the topic to be discussed in my dissertation in the chapter I am currently working on. The view on frequentism that is presented here is a development of the views of Hume and Laplace. I expect that it is similar to the frequentist view of von Mises, but further research is necessary to support this conjecture. I aim to conduct this further research in the coming weeks.
We will show that Carl Stumpf’s interpretation of the concept of probability is best understood a... more We will show that Carl Stumpf’s interpretation of the concept of probability is best understood as that of an objective Bayesian. First we analyse Stumpf’s work in relation to that of his contemporary Johannes von Kries, and after that we will discuss various ways in which Stumpf’s probability-concept has been construed. By showing that the construals of Stumpf’s account by Hans Reichenbach, Richard von Mises and Andreas Kamlah are unfair – and at some points incorrect – we uncover the aspects that are essential to Stumpf’s probability interpretation.
This paper lends perspective to the media catchphrase that "time does not exist". To show how phr... more This paper lends perspective to the media catchphrase that "time does not exist". To show how phrases such as this should be interpreted, we formulate some of the most important questions that arise in discussions about time in physics. We start by analyzing Newton's objective view on time and explain how entropy gives it a direction. After that, we discuss how relativity distances us from Newton's views, while quantum theory brings us closer to the Newtonian view. The arguments are presented in such a way that they can be followed and checked by anyone who studies the theories involved-be they undergraduate physics students or otherwise.
What is time? Does it even exist? In this paper I will discuss the three main phases of Carlo Rov... more What is time? Does it even exist? In this paper I will discuss the three main phases of Carlo Rovelli's philosophy of time, and I will conclude with an analysis of some of the criticism levelled against his view.
1. The End of Time 2. Time doesn’t exist?! 3. Time is subjective 4. We Need More Time
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be discussed in my dissertation in the chapter I am currently working on. The view on frequentism that is presented here is a development of the views of Hume and Laplace. I expect that it is similar to the frequentist view of von Mises, but further research is necessary to support this conjecture. I aim to conduct this further research in the coming weeks.
1. The End of Time
2. Time doesn’t exist?!
3. Time is subjective
4. We Need More Time
be discussed in my dissertation in the chapter I am currently working on. The view on frequentism that is presented here is a development of the views of Hume and Laplace. I expect that it is similar to the frequentist view of von Mises, but further research is necessary to support this conjecture. I aim to conduct this further research in the coming weeks.
1. The End of Time
2. Time doesn’t exist?!
3. Time is subjective
4. We Need More Time