Annual debates

Has Science Killed Philosophy?

Stephen Hawking’s proclamation that philosophy is dead was clearly hyperbole. But when it comes to understanding the fundamental nature of reality, has philosophy really got anything left to contribute? Does the rise of physics demand the end of metaphysics?

  • Speakers

    Carlo Rovelli, Centre de Physique Théorique of the Aix-Marseille University
    Eleanor Knox, King's College London
    Alex Rosenberg, Duke University

  • Chair

    Ritula Shah, journalist and broadcaster