Descartes on mathematics, method and motion: on the role of cartesian physics in the scientific revolution
Auteur :
Kvasz, Ladislav
Éditeur :
Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN :
9783031570605
Date de publication :
27 avr. 2024
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
This book argues that Descartes’ physics was a milestone on the road to modern mathematical physics. Several of Descartes’ philosophical ideas can be traced back to his scientific interests and thus the book elucidates the motivation behind some of Descartes’ key positions in the area of epistemology and method.