학술논문

Free Will and Falling Cats
Document Type
Working Paper
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Subject
Physics - Classical Physics
Physics - History and Philosophy of Physics
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Abstract
If we consider a cat to be an isolated mechanical system governed by T-invariant mechanics, then its ability to land on its feet after being released from rest is incomprehensible. It is more appropriate to treat the cat as a creature that can change its shape in order to accomplish a purpose. Within that framework we can construct a useful and informative of the observed motion. One can learn from this example.
Comment: 12 pages, 0 figures