851-0165-00L  Questions Concerning the Philosophy of Mathematics, Theoretical Physics and Computer Science

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersG. Sommaruga, S. Wolf
Periodicitynon-recurring course
Language of instructionGerman



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
851-0165-00 SFragen zur Philosophie der Mathematik, theoretischen Physik und Informatik2 hrs
Fri12:15-14:00IFW C 33 »
G. Sommaruga, S. Wolf

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AbstractThis seminar tackles questions of the philosophy of mathematics, of theoretical physics ad computer science which are rather non-standard such as: Are proofs really constitutive of mathematics? Why are applications of mathematics (to nature but also to mathematics itself) so fascinating and so hard to understand? etc.
ObjectiveThe objective is not so much to get acquainted with basic concepts and theories in the philosophy of mathematics, of theoretical physics and computer science, but to reflect in a methodical way about what lies at the origin of these philosophies. Students should learn to articulate questions arising during their studies and to pursue them in a more systematic way.
ContentThis seminar tackles questions of the philosophy of mathematics, of theoretical physics ad computer science which are rather non-standard such as: Are proofs really constitutive of mathematics? Why are applications of mathematics (to nature but also to mathematics itself) so fascinating and so hard to understand? Why do certain physical theories, e.g. quantum mechanics, need an "interpretation" whereas others don't? Is computer science part of discrete mathematics or a natural science? etc.

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Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits3 credits
ExaminersG. Sommaruga, S. Wolf
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationGerman
RepetitionRepetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.

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Places35 at the most
Waiting listuntil 07.03.2021

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