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Episode 2.4: The Corpuscular Atom

The Scientific Odyssey

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Exploring the Views of Newton and Leibniz on Atoms and Motion

This chapter explores the differing perspectives of Newton and Leibniz regarding atoms and motion in the material world, showcasing Newton's atomistic approach with corpuscular atoms and gravity, contrasted with Leibniz's theory of non-material monads and dynamical forces.

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