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HoP 435 - Metal More Attractive - William Gilbert and Magnetism
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
William Gilbert's Theory of Magnetism and Empirical Observations
This chapter explores William Gilbert's theory of magnetism and his critique of the Aristotelian notion of heavy and light bodies. It also discusses how scientists like Gilbert interacted with working-class individuals who had practical knowledge of magnetic phenomena.
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