
HoP 279 - Quadrivial Pursuits - the Oxford Calculators
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Exploring the Concepts and Theories of the Oxford Calculators
This chapter discusses the concepts and theories introduced by the Oxford Calculators, particularly in the field of physics. They explore the idea of force and resistance ratios, the relationship between speed and force, and the concept of uniform and accelerated motion. The chapter also introduces the mean speed theorem and mentions other innovations in physics by 14th-century thinkers and the concept of impetus.
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