Question
The principle of respect and a method called epistemic iteration are discussed in the book Inventing [this physical quantity]. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this quantity whose historical development is discussed in that book by Haseok Chang. The zeroth law of thermodynamics implies that systems will exchange heat till this quantity reaches an equilibrium.
ANSWER: temperature [accept thermostats or Inventing Temperature]
[10m] This philosopher argued that thermostats might be capable of phenomenal experience because they must process information, exemplifying his panpsychism. This philosopher popularized thought experiments about p-zombies.
ANSWER: David Chalmers
[10h] The sentences, “the temperature is rising,” “the temperature is 90,” and “90 is rising” make up this philosopher’s temperature paradox. This philosopher largely popularized Montague grammar and formal semantics in the US.
ANSWER: Barbara Partee
<VD, Philosophy (19th/20th Century)>
Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Book of Coming Forth by Gay | Trielectic Materialists | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RMP Fest Online Mirror | 05/31/25 | N | 4 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest Carleton Mirror | 07/13/25 | Y | 1 | 10.00 | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| 2025 RMP Fest CO Mirror | 08/10/25 | Y | 6 | 13.33 | 33% | 83% | 17% |