The Philosophy of Robert Boyle

ISBN-13: 9780415224291 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 256 str.

Peter R. Anstey

Opis

This book presents the first integrated treatment of the philosophy of Robert Boyle, one of the leading English natural philosophers of the Scientific Revolution.

Recenzje

'... Peter Anstey's rare combination of historical sensitivity with analytical sophistication should have a salutary effect on ongoing debates about Robert Boyle in a philosophical setting.' - Michael Hunter, Times Literary Supplement August 31st 2001

'Anstey succeeds admirably in presenting Boyle's often scattered remarks and comments as a distinct and original voice in the early modern history of ideas. By his thoughtful discussion of the recent secondary literature, Anstey's own contribution can be easily discerned.' - Ernst Homburg, The Journal of the Society for the History of the Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry

'Peter Anstey's The Philosophy of Robert Boyle successfully fills a large hole in the existing literature. ... Anstey does very valuable work in analysing Boyle's metaphysical commitments.'

'I welcome a book on Robert Boyle's philosophy, because he was a considerable philosopher and made important contributions to the development of the experimental sciences ... ' - Peter Alexander, Locke Studies: An Annual Journal of Locke Research

Spis treści

Introduction; Part 1 The theory of qualities; Chapter 1 Distinctions among the qualities; Chapter 2 Distinguishing criteria for the primary qualities; Chapter 3 The perception of the sensible qualities; Chapter 4 The ontological status of the sensible qualities; Part 2 Matter in motion; Chapter 5 Natural and violent states and motions; Chapter 6 The nature of place; Chapter 7 Laws and concurrence; Chapter 8 Mind/body interaction;

O autorze

Peter R.Anstey is a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Philosophy at the University of Sydney. He has had a long-term interest in the natural philosophy of Robert Boyle and is co-editor of the Boyle newsletter