• Fields as Formal Causes, with David Bentley Hart

  • Jul 16 2024
  • Length: 35 mins
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Fields as Formal Causes, with David Bentley Hart

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    In this conversation, Rupert Sheldrake and David Bentley Hart delve into the concept of fields in physics, discussing their nature as non-material formative causes and their historical context in scientific thought. They explore the idea that fields, such as gravitational and electromagnetic, act as top-down causes, aligning with Aristotle's formal and final causes, and argue for a re-evaluation of these ancient concepts in modern science.

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