Higgs boson and the Cosmos: A philosophical reappraisal of the authoritative Catholic and Greek-Orthodox perspectives [PDF]
The theoretical prediction of Higgs boson was arguably one of the most important contributions in particle physics in the 20th century, with significant implications for modern cosmology.
Kilakos, Dimitris
core
Mythology end theology. First article
In the context of widespread in the philosophical and culturological literature, in the media debate about the nature of theology, its relations with science and education analyzes the methodological and theoretical principles of the study of theology as
V M Naydysh
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Not Out of Lust but in Accordance with Truth: Theological and Philosophical Reflections on Sexuality and Reality [PDF]
Alexander R. Pruss
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Book Review: World as Word: Philosophical Theology in Gerard Manley Hopkins [PDF]
David Anthony Downes
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Stern-Gerlach: conceptually clean or acceptably vague? [PDF]
This paper develops a number of quantum mechanical characterisations of Stern-Gerlach. It discusses areas of vagueness in their formulation. Philosophers criticise quantum mechanics for unacceptable vagueness in connection with the measurement problem.
arxiv
Does religious belief impact philosophical analysis? [PDF]
One popular conception of natural theology holds that certain purely rational arguments are insulated from empirical inquiry and independently establish conclusions that provide evidence, justification, or proof of God’s existence.
Tobia, Kevin P.
core
Are menstrual periods an environmental liability? Period poverty and eco‐feminist bioethics
Abstract Period poverty has led to many initiatives across the world. In some places, period (or menstrual hygiene management [MHM]) products are free and readily found in restaurants, universities and pubs. However, conversations on mensuration management have also led to discussions on sustainability.
Cristina Richie
wiley +1 more source
Philosophical foundations of interpretations of quantum mechanics [PDF]
It is demonstrated that the reason for the diversity of interpretations of quantum mechanics is that they are not connected by continuity relations with classical physics, and also the reason is the impossibility of operationalist definition of the vector of state.
arxiv
On Religious Influence in Bioethics: The Limits of Pluriversalism
ABSTRACT The World Congress of Bioethics held in Qatar in 2024 (WCB 2024) sparked controversy around the role of religion in bioethics, highlighting the need for critical discussions. During the congress, there was a strong push for incorporating religious values into bioethical discourse, raising questions about the validity and implications of such ...
Giovanni Spitale+14 more
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Analogue Quantum Simulation: A Philosophical Prospectus [PDF]
This paper provides the first systematic philosophical analysis of an increasingly important part of modern scientific practice: analogue quantum simulation. We introduce the distinction between `simulation' and `emulation' as applied in the context of two case studies.
arxiv