The main objective of this event is to clarify the relationship between physics and philosophy. Another aim is to uncover the philosophical foundations of physical theories, introduce conceptual problems, and develop discussion skills on these topics. Therefore, philosophical theories proposed in areas such as space, time, quantum mechanics, matter-energy, the mathematical structure of nature, and the nature of physical laws will be addressed from both historical and contemporary perspectives.
Event Details
Herkes
Bilimler Köyü
12 July 2025
13 July 2025
14 July 2025
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20 July 2025
15 people
9000 TL
The participation fee covers tent accommodation within the Village campus, use of all common areas, three meals and one snack. Tea, water, and coffee are included. Our coordinators organize the events on a voluntary basis.
Event Purpose
Schedule
| Day | Content |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Why is mathematics applicable in the natural sciences? Introducing Wigner’s Unreasonable Effectiveness. (AI) What is the philosophy of physics? What does a philosopher of physics do? (SU) What is time? “Time” in physics – “Time” in philosophy (GBB) |
| Day 2 | Cases of Unreasonable Effectiveness (AI) Conceptual problems related to the foundations of the philosophy of physics (SU) The concept of time in antiquity (GBB) |
| Day 3 | Limitations of the Applicability of Mathematics (AI) Contemporary approaches to the philosophy of physics: Determinism and causality (SU) “Now” in our perception of reality: Time and existence (GBB) |
| Day 4 | HOLIDAY |
| Day 5 | Reactions to the Unreasonable Effectiveness (AI) Physics and reality (SU) Time in classical physics and the unbearable weight of entropy (GBB) |
| Day 6 | Rereading Wigner’s Paper in Context (AI) Chaos Theory (SU) Einstein and time travel (GBB) |
| Day 7 | Phenomenology and other Approaches to the Problem (AI) Physics and aesthetics (SU) What if time does not exist? (GBB) |