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Descartes on Mathematics, Method and Motion

On the Role of Cartesian Physics in the Scientific Revolution

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88pagine
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4ore

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Focusing on Descartes' contributions to physics, the book presents a compelling argument that his work was a significant precursor to modern mathematical physics, despite being overshadowed by Newton's methods. It explores Descartes' approach to describing motion algebraically, demonstrating that he achieved similar insights into the motion of interacting bodies. By tracing Descartes' evolution from early mathematics to his mature physics, the text challenges the notion that his work was merely philosophical, highlighting its foundational importance in the development of scientific thought.

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Descartes on Mathematics, Method and Motion, Ladislav Kvasz

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2024
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