Robert Hookes Contributions to Mechanics

A Study in Seventeenth Century Natural Philosophy

Autori

• F. F. Centore

Parametri

• 152 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Natura
• Natura, animali

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Robert Hooke, often overshadowed by contemporaries like Newton and Boyle, played a significant role in the history of science and philosophy, particularly in mechanics. Serving as the Curator of Experiments for the Royal Society of London, he conducted numerous experiments to uncover the mysteries of nature and enhance understanding of God's creation. This work aims to compile and analyze Hooke's contributions to mechanics, addressing the lack of scholarly attention he has received and highlighting his importance in the intellectual landscape of his time.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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