physical world ref name rosenberg ch ref scientific method employs ''a priori reasoning'' well ''a posteriori'' reasoning use bayesian inference measure validity given theory ref name godfreysmith ch ref development physics answered many questions early philosophers also raised new questions study philosophical issues surrounding physics philosophy physics involves issues nature space time determinism metaphysical outlooks empiricism naturalism realism ref name godfreysmith ch ref many physicists written philosophical implications work instance laplace championed causal determinism ref
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