Schmid College, Chapman University Courses

Neuroscience and Philosophy in the Scientific Study of Free Will

Explore neuroscience and philosophy's intersection in studying free will, examining scientific approaches and philosophical implications for human agency and decision-making.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Philosophy in Einstein's Discovery of Special Relativity

Explore Einstein's philosophical approach to developing special relativity, examining how conceptual analysis and thought experiments shaped this groundbreaking theory in physics.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Critical and Persuasive Predictions in Experimental Biology

Explore critical and persuasive predictions in experimental biology with Douglas Fudge, delving into the intersection of philosophy and scientific research methodologies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

On the Utility of Philosophy in Quantum Mechanics

Explora la utilidad de la filosofía en la mecánica cuántica con el Dr. Matthew Leifer, examinando las intersecciones entre física y filosofía en el contexto de la teoría cuántica moderna.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
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• Free Video

Is Science Useful for Philosophy? Studying Model Transfer

Explore the utility of science for philosophy through an examination of model transfer, offering insights into interdisciplinary connections and methodological approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
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• Free Video

What are Statistical Modeling Assumptions About? - An Answer From Perspective Pluralism

Explore statistical modeling assumptions through perspective pluralism, examining their nature and implications for data analysis and interpretation in various scientific fields.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
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• Free Video

The Importance of Philosophy for Statistical Science and Vice Versa

Explore the crucial interplay between philosophy and statistical science, examining their mutual influence and significance in advancing scientific understanding and methodology.

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• 1 hour 3 minutes
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• Free Video

Synthetic Philosophy: A Restatement

Explore synthetic philosophy's restatement with Eric Schliesser, delving into its utility for sciences and interdisciplinary connections between mathematics, physics, and philosophy.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
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• Free Video

From HoTT to HOTT - Exploring Homotopy Type Theory

Explore the evolution from Homotopy Type Theory (HoTT) to Higher-Order Type Theory (HOTT) in this insightful lecture by Michael Shulman, delving into advanced mathematical concepts and their philosophical implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
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Poncelet's Entanglement of Philosophical and Mathematical Reflections

Explore Poncelet's integration of philosophical and mathematical thinking in introducing ideal elements, offering insights into the interplay between abstract reasoning and mathematical innovation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
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• Free Video

Is Philosophy Useful for Mathematics, and/or Vice Versa?

Explore the interplay between philosophy and mathematics with Damian Rössler, examining their mutual influence and potential benefits in advancing knowledge and understanding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
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• Free Video

Mathematical Truth and the Necessity of the Infinite

Explore mathematical truth and the concept of infinity with Harvard's Hugh Woodin in this thought-provoking lecture on foundational mathematics and philosophical implications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
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• Free Video

Philosophy and Neuroscience in the Study of Conscious Perception

Explore the intersection of philosophy and neuroscience in understanding conscious perception with insights from Aaron Schurger's conference talk at Chapman University.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Methodology, Models, and Mathematics

Explore the intersection of methodology, models, and mathematics in scientific research with insights from a renowned expert in philosophy of science.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Usefulness and Fruitfulness in Philosophy of Science

Explore the utility of philosophy for sciences with Jean Michel Salanskis as he discusses usefulness and fruitfulness in this thought-provoking conference talk.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
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• Free Video