Robert Mayer and the Conservation of Energy

More about the book

The narrative explores Robert Mayer's pivotal role in the development of the conservation of energy principle during the 19th century. His observations as a ship's doctor sparked a profound inquiry into the relationship between heat and motion, leading to his groundbreaking conclusions about the indestructibility of force. Kenneth Caneva delves into the historical context surrounding Mayer's work, highlighting the influences and challenges he faced, while also distancing Mayer's ideas from the prevailing Naturphilosophie of the time.