Foredrag
Tirsdag d. 22. april 2025
Hans Peter Halvorson
Princeton University og Københavns Universitet
Niels Niels Bohr’s philosophical background
Tirsdag, den 22. april 2025, kl. 17:00
H. C. Ørsted Instituttet, Aud 10
Universitetsparken 5, København
Niels Bohr had distinctive philosophical views on a number of topics, and these views decisively shaped the way that he practiced science. However, some of Bohr’s most notable defenders (e.g. David Favrholdt) have claimed that Bohr was “completely original”, and without philosophical precedent. I argue, instead, that Bohr’s thought is a tapestry that weaves together various patches of nineteenth century philosophy. Identifying the various patches in this tapestry sheds light on the genuine novelty in Bohr’s thought.
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