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While reading a textbook, I came across this statement  : "A precise definition of physics is neither possible nor necessary." I

"A precise definition of physics is neither possible nor necessary."

I was curious why it is not possible but the textbook never explained why it is not possible. The question is silly but I am just curious. Thanks in advance.

While reading a textbook, I came across this statement  : "A precise definition of physics is neither possible nor necessary." I was curious why it is not possible but the textbook never explained why it is not possible. The question is silly but I am just curious. Thanks in advance.

While reading a textbook, I came across this statement:

"A precise definition of physics is neither possible nor necessary."

I was curious why it is not possible but the textbook never explained why it is not possible. The question is silly but I am just curious.

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Why can't we precisely define physics?

While reading a textbook, I came across this statement : "A precise definition of physics is neither possible nor necessary." I was curious why it is not possible but the textbook never explained why it is not possible. The question is silly but I am just curious. Thanks in advance.