Based on The Grand Design by Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow: 1. How did classical science define the physical world? 2. What are the limitations of this definition of the physical world? 3. How did modern science expand on the definition of the physical world?
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Classical science, also known as Newtonian physics, defined the physical world as a deterministic and predictable system governed by a set of fundamental laws. It viewed the universe as a collection of separate objects with well-defined properties, and it aimed to Show more…
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