Tag: physics

  • The Perceptual Field of Being-in-the-world

    The Perceptual Field of Being-in-the-world

    In the previous post (Yes or No: Is There an External World?), we are introduced to Heidegger’s notion of Being-in-the-world and have succinctly exhibited the significance of ‘world’ and its constitution. In this post, we shall further clarify the extent of the phenomenality of Being-in-the-world and seek to understand the world of perception as revealed…

  • Is Science Really the Successful Sibling of Philosophy?

    Is Science Really the Successful Sibling of Philosophy?

    “Stop this nonsense, let’s talk science.” “Philosophy? I read science.” Such were the words of a senior colleague of mine in response to me answering his question: “what do you read?”. To be very fair, I am quite a tight-lipped person myself, especially at the workplace, and I knew that I’d given him a cold…