Introduction to Epistemology of Mechanical Sciences

Agamenon R. E. Oliveira (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

X, 202 Seiten

2024
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-74283-5 (ISBN)

Infos

This book investigates the development of mechanical sciences with a focus on epistemological issues. It examines the precursors and fundamental milestones of Newton's theory of motion, a geometry of motion since Greek antiquity, the influences of Robert Hooke on Newton's studies on the orbital motion of the planets, and finally, the orbital motion model with a central force inversely proportional to the square of the distance to this centre. By looking at the development of mechanics throughout history, especially with a careful look at epistemological issues, the book highlights the multiple relationships that the mechanical sciences build with other sciences, the economy, and the popular culture.

Inhalt

1.Introduction.- 2.General Epistemological Issues in the Sciences.- 3.Some Difficulties and Impasses in Current Epistemology.- 4.Mechanics and Copernican Revolution.- 5.Leonardo da Vinci and Mechanics in Renaissance.- 6.Newton & Leibniz and the Science of 17th  Century.- 7.Mechanics during the Enlightenment.- 8.19th Century´s Mechanics and Engineering.- 9.Mechanics in the Present Day.- 10.Conclusions.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 27.11.2024
• Reihe/Serie: History of Mechanism and Machine Science
• Zusatzinfo: X, 202 p. 63 illus., 34 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Cham
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 235 mm
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Erkenntnistheorie / Wissenschaftstheorie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Maschinenbau
• Schlagworte: Critique of Mechanical Theories • development of mechanical sciences • Epistemology of Mechanical Sciences • History of Mechanics • Philosophy of Mechanics
• ISBN-10: 3-031-74283-4 / 3031742834
• ISBN-13: 978-3-031-74283-5 / 9783031742835
• Zustand: Neuware