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HoP 435 - Metal More Attractive - William Gilbert and Magnetism

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Magnetism: Exploring Attraction and Hidden Powers

This chapter delves into the concept of magnetism, discussing its puzzling nature and the difficulties in explaining why certain materials are attracted to each other. William Gilbert's new philosophy of magnetism is introduced, highlighting the notion of elemental bodies and the pervasive nature of magnetism in the Earth.

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