Introduction to Epistemology of Mechanical Sciences

2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-74283-5
Verlag: Springer Nature Switzerland

Buch, Englisch, Band 49, 202 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 487 g

Reihe: History of Mechanism and Machine Science

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.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Oliveira, Agamenon R. E.

Fachgebiete

• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Geschichte der Naturwissenschaften, Formalen Wissenschaften & Technik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Erkenntnistheorie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.