The Problem of the Motion of Bodies

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Focusing on the evolution of ideas surrounding the motion of bodies, this book offers a unique perspective on the history of mechanics, prioritizing understanding over a traditional chronological account. It emphasizes significant contributions in thermodynamics while intentionally overlooking aspects like fluid mechanics and post-Newtonian astronomy. By employing both synchronic and diachronic analyses, the work highlights key theories and their historical contexts, allowing readers to grasp the deeper intellectual currents that shaped scientific thought on motion.