Suzanne Thornton organizes an event in which three HGP members share meaningful stories of significant events in their lives. Today we hear from Dave Gray, Margie Adams, and Jules Elias.
Part One of a presentation on “Explanation and Understanding in Science”. Laurent Beauregard covers what Isaac Newton achieved in the late 17th century. Newton’s work constituted the first deep scientific explanation in the history of ideas, overthrowing the system of Aristotle -- once and for all. Laurent holds an M.S. in physics and a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science.