Descartes: Philosophy, Mathematics and PhysicsStephen Gaukroger |
Contents
CARTESIAN OPTICS AND THE GEOMETRIZATION | 23 |
DESCARTES MATHESIS UNIVERSALIS 161928 | 41 |
DESCARTES PROJECT FOR A MATHEMATICAL | 97 |
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algebra analysis analytical argue argument AT(NP Beeckman body at rest body's Cartesian causal cause claim clear and distinct collision colour conatus conceived concept corporeal curves deduction definition demonstration Descartes determinatio determination Dioptrics direction Discourse Discourse on Method dynamical effect empirical epistemology equation example existence explain extension external fact force of rest Galileo geometry Greek mathematics hypothesis Ibid ideas imagination impressed inertiae insita interpretation intuition judgements knowledge later Regulae laws of motion Le Monde Leibniz lines logical magnitudes Malebranche mathematical physics matter means mechanical Mersenne metaphysical method mode Monde motion and rest move natural philosophy Newton objects ontological Paris perception philosophy Philosophy of Science physical theory Principia principle priori problems Proclus proof quantity question reality reason relation resisting rule 12 Second Law sensation sense speed substance theory of equations things Third Law thought tion transcendental curves truth universal mathematics