Boyle's Metaphysic of Science

Boyle's Metaphysic of Science

Robert Boyle's corpuscular philosophy was an important instance in the history of thought of a use of metaphysical principles in formulating new methods for physical science. Since Boyle nowhere completely and explicitly discussed his metaphysic, I shall undertake to reconstruct it and trace it...

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Veröffentlicht in:Philosophy of science 1956-04, Vol.23 (2), p.136-141
1. Verfasser: Kultgen, J. H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Accidents
Mathematical knowledge
Metaphysics
Ontological essence
Peripateticism
Phenomena
Sense organs
Sensory perception
Somatosensory perception
Visual perception
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Zusammenfassung:Robert Boyle's corpuscular philosophy was an important instance in the history of thought of a use of metaphysical principles in formulating new methods for physical science. Since Boyle nowhere completely and explicitly discussed his metaphysic, I shall undertake to reconstruct it and trace its influence on his scientific work.
ISSN:0031-8248
1539-767X
DOI:10.1086/287469