The Scientific Odyssey

Episode 2.4: The Corpuscular Atom

Dec 14, 2014
Explore the Renaissance era intellectual pursuits and challenges, from the evolution of atomism theories to the contributions of scientists like Robert Boyle. Contrast Newton's corpuscular atoms with Leibniz's monads, and discover Boscovich's punctual atoms as a synthesis of their ideas.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
The Struggle for Scientific Progress
05:05 • 12min
3
The Evolution of Chemistry Research
17:05 • 7min
4
Exploring the Views of Newton and Leibniz on Atoms and Motion
23:39 • 3min
5
Reconciling Newton and Leibniz: Boscovich's Punctual Atoms
26:34 • 3min