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History of the Inductive Sciences, from the Earliest to the Present Time, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Whewell, William

 
9781440061462: History of the Inductive Sciences, from the Earliest to the Present Time, Vol. 2 of 3 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the origins of mechanics and the rise of inductive science.

This volume surveys how ideas about motion, force, and equilibrium evolved from ancient times through Galileo and into the Newtonian era, showing how mathematical thinking shaped the modern understanding of the physical world.

From Archimedes to Descartes and beyond, the book traces the long path of ideas about motion, balance, and the laws that govern bodies in motion. It explains the shift from old classifications of motion to a unified science based on causes, effects, and measurable forces, and it frames the development of mechanics as essential to the later advances in physical astronomy.
  • Learn how early machines and concepts laid the groundwork for modern mechanics
  • Follow the transition from qualitative notions to quantitative principles
  • See how key figures and moments helped shape a coherent theory of motion and force
  • Gain context for how mechanics connected with astronomy and natural philosophy
Ideal for readers of the history of science, philosophy of science, and anyone curious about how scientific ideas mature and change over time.

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