Agamenon R. E. Oliveira

Introduction to Epistemology of Mechanical Sciences

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• History of Mechanism and Machine Science 49
• Verlag: Springer / Springer Nature Switzerland / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-031-74283-5
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 432g
• ISBN-13: 9783031742835
• ISBN-10: 3031742834
• Artikelnr.: 71520846

Inhaltsangabe

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.