The Character of Physical Law — 2: The Relation of Mathematics to Physics
Jonathan
May 14, 20261 January 1964Cornell University, Ithaca NY
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A lecture explains why mathematics is essential to physics, especially for describing fundamental laws like gravitation and conservation principles. It contrasts mathematical formulations, models, axioms, and physical intuition, arguing that nature is best understood through multiple equivalent descriptions and careful reasoning.
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