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Trace philosophy and science through the ages.

How much can we know of the physical world? Can we know everything? Or are there fundamental limits to how much we can explain? If there are limits, to what extent can we explain the nature of physical reality? RealityX investigates the limits of knowledge and what we can and cannot know of the world and ourselves. We will trace the evolution of ideas about the nature of reality in philosophy and the natural sciences through the ages. Starting with the philosophers of Ancient Greece and ending with cutting edge theories about the universe, quantum physics, and the nature of consciousness. Join world-renowned physicist and author Marcelo Gleiser and leading experts as we explore how philosophers and physicists from Plato to Einstein and many others have attempted to explain the nature of the world and of reality.

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Hours 48
Instructor Marcelo Gleiser
Language English
Subjects Art & Design Humanities Engineering Science

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From Dartmouth College via Coursera
Hours 48
Instructor Marcelo Gleiser
Language English
Subjects Art & Design Humanities Engineering Science

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World Language Teacher 1 2 $59k

World Languages Coordinator $60k

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Chairperson, World Languages $74k

World Designer $90k

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