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Titolo |
Matter and form in early modern science and philosophy [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Gideon Manning |
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Leiden ; ; Boston, : Brill, 2012 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-88208-5 |
9786613723390 |
90-04-22114-X |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (258 p.) |
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Collana |
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History of science and medicine library. Scientific and learned cultures and their institutions ; ; v. 6 |
History of science and medicine library, , 1872-0684 ; ; v. 28 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Hylomorphism |
Science - Philosophy |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Preliminary Material -- Three Biased Reminders about Hylomorphism in Early Modern Science and Philosophy / Gideon Manning -- Body, Soul and Anatomy in Late Aristotelian Psychology / Michael Edwards -- Living Atoms, Hylomorphism and Spontaneous Generation in Daniel Sennert / Hiro Hirai -- Elective Affinity Before Geoffroy: Daniel Sennert’s Atomistic Explanation of Vinous and Acetous Fermentation / William R. Newman -- Substantial Forms as Causes: From Suárez to Descartes / Tad M. Schmaltz -- Mechanizing the Sensitive Soul / Gary Hatfield -- Descartes and His Critics on Matter and Form: Atomism and Individuation / Roger Ariew -- ‘Spirit is a Stomach’: The Iatrochemical Roots of Leibniz’s Theory of Corporeal Substance / Justin E.H. Smith -- Leibnizian Hylomorphism / Daniel Garber -- Index of Names. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Matter and form have been fundamental principles in natural science since Greek Antiquity and their apparent rejection during the seventeenth century typically has been described as a precursor to the emergence of modern science. This volume reconsiders the fate of these principles and the complex history of their reception. By analyzing work being done in physics, chemistry, theology, physiology, |
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