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Hegel and Newtonianism
Michael J. . Ed(S): Petry
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Paperback. Editor(s): Petry, Michael J. Series: International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees. Num Pages: 807 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HB; HPCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1270.
It could certainly be argued that the way in which Hegel criticizes Newton in the Dissertation, the Philosophy of Nature and the lectures on the History of Philosophy, has done more than anything else to prejudice his own reputation. At first sight, what we seem to have here is little more than the contrast between the tested accomplishments of the founding father of modern science, and the random remarks of a confused and somewhat disgruntled philosopher; and if we are persuaded to concede that it may perhaps be something more than this - between the work of a clearsighted mathematician ... Read more
It could certainly be argued that the way in which Hegel criticizes Newton in the Dissertation, the Philosophy of Nature and the lectures on the History of Philosophy, has done more than anything else to prejudice his own reputation. At first sight, what we seem to have here is little more than the contrast between the tested accomplishments of the founding father of modern science, and the random remarks of a confused and somewhat disgruntled philosopher; and if we are persuaded to concede that it may perhaps be something more than this - between the work of a clearsighted mathematician ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
807
Condition
New
Series
International Archives of the History of Ideas / Archives Internationales d'Histoire des Idees
Number of Pages
793
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401047265
SKU
V9789401047265
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