The Collapse of Mechanism and the Rise of Sensibility: Science and the Shaping of Modernity, 1680-1760

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The book explores the evolution of scientific culture in early modern Europe, examining how cognitive values became intertwined with scientific principles. Stephen Gaukroger delves into the fragmentation of natural understandings during this transformative period, highlighting the intellectual shifts that shaped contemporary thought. Through a detailed investigation, the work sheds light on the historical context and developments that led to the establishment of a scientific worldview.