Philosophical interpretation of classical physics
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The philosophical interpretation of classical physics involves examining the conceptual foundations, implications, and metaphysical assumptions of classical physical theories, particularly those emerging from the works of figures such as Isaac Newton, Galileo Galilei, and later classical mechanics as formalized by Joseph-Louis Lagrange and others. Here are several key themes and ideas within the philosophical interpretation of classical physics: 1. **Nature of Space and Time**: Classical physics, particularly through Newton's work, treats space and time as absolute entities.
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