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#89 (C&R, Chap 6) - Berkeley vs Newton: The Battle Over Gravity

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Critiques and Controversies: The Philosophical Pushback Against Newtonian Mechanics

This chapter examines the criticisms of Newtonian mechanics, particularly through the lens of philosopher George Berkeley. It discusses the philosophical debates regarding knowledge and the cultural resistance to Newton's concepts like forces and gravity, highlighting their lasting influence on scientific thought.

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