Science and religion
In this video Andrea Sangiacomo will introduce you to the complex (and often controversial) relationship that links science and religion in the early modern period. You’ll learn how to distinguish (insofar as it is possible) between ‘external’ social pressures and ‘internal’ determinations that shape the interplay between science and religion.
If you’re curious to learn more about the details of Descartes’ account of the Law of conservation of motion, please consult the Standford Encyclopedia entry devoted to Descartes’ physics.
The Scientific Revolution: Understanding the Roots of Modern Science
The Scientific Revolution: Understanding the Roots of Modern Science
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