HoP 280 - Get to the Point - Fourteenth Century Physics
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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Medieval Atomists and Impetus Theory
This chapter explores the medieval atomists' arguments about the point of contact between a sphere and a plane, and delves into the theory of impetus as an alternative explanation for motion. It also discusses how theological discussions prompted scientific advancements in 14th-century physics.
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