Reading.
TTT, Chapter 7, pages 167-179.
Newton's Bucket experiment. (4
points)
- Explain in your own words Newton's bucket experiment.
- Explain what Newton concluded from the observations of the
rotating bucket, i.e., what was the claim he wanted
to support, and what is the argument for supporting
that claim?
Rules for reasoning.
(3 points)
- State Newton's rules for reasoning in your own words.
- Briefly discuss whether you agree that the rule should be accepted
as a general rule for reasoning.
Verification and falsification.
(3 points)