Oxford Physics Public Lectures

From Argument to Experiment

Oxford Physics Public Lectures

Show Notes

Dr Christopher Palmer on the historical ties between physics and philosophy - from ancient philosophical thought through to the scientific revolution and the pioneers of modern physics.

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