Essay On Atomism: From Democritus To 1960 - Couverture rigide

Whyte, Lancelot Law

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ISBN 10 : 1258005581 ISBN 13 : 9781258005580

Editeur : Literary Licensing, LLC, 2011

Synopsis

""Essay on Atomism: From Democritus to 1960"" by Lancelot Law Whyte is a comprehensive exploration of the history and development of the concept of atomism in Western philosophy and science. The book traces the origins of atomism to the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus and follows its evolution through the works of prominent thinkers such as Epicurus, Lucretius, Galileo, Newton, and Einstein, among others.Whyte examines the various theories and debates surrounding atomism, including the nature of atoms, their properties, and their role in the universe. He also delves into the philosophical implications of atomism, such as its relationship to determinism, free will, and the concept of causality.The book provides a detailed analysis of the scientific discoveries and advancements that have shaped the modern understanding of atoms and their behavior, including the development of quantum mechanics and the discovery of subatomic particles.Overall, ""Essay on Atomism"" is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy, as well as the fundamental nature of matter and the universe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

To the Reader T.HE conception of atomism has been the spearhead of the advance of science. Atomic ideas have led to the highest adaptive precision which the human brain has yet achieved. The history of atomism should therefore be of interest to all concerned with the human mind. Whatever the limitations and dangers of atomism, its achievements are unique and worthy of study. But there is more to it than that. The fertihty of the Greek atomic philosophy proves the power of speculative reason. Even Francis Bacon, who had no idea of what was to come, admitted that what he regarded as undisciplined thinking had here achieved something extraordinary: an idea so powerful that it had survived centuries of criticism and neglect. Atomism has proved the power of the intellectual imagination to identify aspects of an objective truth deeply rooted in the nature of things. Hidden in the history of atomism and in the abstract mysteries of quantum mechanics there must be, still concealed, a trustworthy foundation for the human intellect.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1258005581
• ISBN 13: 9781258005580
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 116
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible