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A “Systematic Study” Plan for Philosophy of Science

History of Science & Scholarship2008.08.05
A “Systematic Study” Plan for Philosophy of Science
Recently, a number of friends have gradually found me through KKBBS and blogs and the like, hoping to consult me about the graduate entrance examination and about systematic methods for studying philosophy of science and technology. I’m sorry to say that, as a lazy student admitted by recommendation, I know virtually nothing about the graduate entrance examination; as for studying philosophy of science and technology, while I can hardly claim to have no experience at all, I am still, after all, only at the beginner stage—at most I can offer and share some beginner’s-beginner experience. But most of the people who come seeking help need guidance at the beginner level…
China science scholarship philosophy of science
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2008年8月5日
What Is the Olympics?

Culture & Public Commentary2007.08.08
What Is the Olympics?
My many acquaintances in the world of science and culture are rather indifferent to the Olympic Games. They point out many problems, such as excessive commercialization, and the fact that high-intensity athletic training is often a brutal assault on athletes’ bodies rather than a form of exercise. Rather than pouring massive resources into the vanity of chasing Olympic gold medals, it would be better to invest more in building up basic sports, in promoting public exercise, and in work that fosters health. Here, I disagree with those teachers. I think this line of thought is, in fact, pragmatic and utilitarian. On the one hand, I certainly acknowledge that the spread…
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2007年8月8日
Repost: 2007 French Baccalaureate (BAC) Essay Questions

Life & Notes2007.06.13
Repost: 2007 French Baccalaureate (BAC) Essay Questions
发信人: Eagle (Kuma), 区: Philo 标题: 2007 French Baccalaureate (BAC) Essay Questions 发信站: Peking University Unnamed BBS (2007年06月13日11:30:34 Wednesday) , site message June 11, 2007 Time: 4 hours Graduates in the literary, economics and social sciences, and science tracks may each choose one of the following three topics: Questions for literary-track candidates 1) Is any realization of insight also a liberation from the shackles of thought? （Toute prise de conscience est-elle libératrice? ） 2) Are works of art realities like any others? （Les oeuvres d'art sont-elles des réalités comme les autres? ） 3) Explain Aristotle’s discussion of “responsibility” in Ethique à Nicomaque （Expliquer un extrait de "Ethique à Nicomaque"…
philosophy everyday life Aristotle humanities
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2007年6月13日
Lloyd: A Review of Early Greek Science

History of Science & Scholarship2007.05.20
Lloyd: A Review of Early Greek Science
This book review assignment was due today, and the other book I had originally chosen still wasn’t finished reading; it seemed I wouldn’t have time, so I dug out this thinner book I had read before and wrote up a filler submission. If the TA is willing to wait a few more days, I might write another book review and hand that in instead…… G•E•R•Lloyd: Early Greek Science—From Thales to Aristotle, translated by Sun Xiaochun, Shanghai Science and Technology Education Press, December 2004 Ancient Greece is the source and beginning of science. There is no doubt that research on the history of science and technology in ancient Greece is of…
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2007年5月20日
Outline for a Discussion of the Philosophy of Religion: Does the Sacred Reality in Religious Experience Really Exist? How Can We Know?

Philosophy & Thought2007.04.27
Outline for a Discussion of the Philosophy of Religion: Does the Sacred Reality in Religious Experience Really Exist? How Can We Know?
I am a scholar of philosophy of science, so let me begin with a few examples related to science: First question: Can we experience “force,” or how do we experience it? The concept of “force” is used extremely widely: we speak of gravity, pressure, magnetic force, tensile force, and so on. But how do we experience or come to know the existence of “force”? In fact, we do not directly feel “force.” When we touch or weigh something with our hands, we may say that we feel pressure or gravity, but in fact all that happens is that our sense of touch is stimulated in certain ways. And at other…
philosophy Aristotle faith religion
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2007年4月27日