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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2021 · 11 MIN

Ep 84: David Deutsch answers a question about the nature of the laws of physics (a question for David: 7).

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This is essentially a sequel to episode 1 of this series about the "reality of abstractions". This question considers the special case of the laws of physics. In what sense do the laws of physics exist? Can we deny their existence as some philosophers do?

This is essentially a sequel to episode 1 of this series about the "reality of abstractions". This question considers the special case of the laws of physics. In what sense do the laws of physics exist? Can we deny their existence as some philosophers do?

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