Matter and form in early modern science and philosophy [electronic resource] / edited by Gideon Manning.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Manning, Gideon.

Series:

History of science and medicine library. Scientific and learned cultures and their institutions ; v. 6.

History of science and medicine library ; v. 28.

History of science and medicine library. Scientific and learned cultures and their institutions ; v. 6

History of science and medicine library, 1872-0684 ; v. 28

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hylomorphism.

Science--Philosophy.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (258 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Matter and form have been fundamental principles in natural science since Greek Antiquity and their apparent rejection during the seventeenth century typically has been described as a precursor to the emergence of modern science. This volume reconsiders the fate of these principles and the complex history of their reception. By analyzing work being done in physics, chemistry, theology, physiology, psychology, and metaphysics, and by considering questions about change, identity, and causation, the contributors show precisely how matter and form entered into early modern science and philosophy. The result is our best picture to date of the diverse reception of matter and form among the innovators of the early modern period.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Three Biased Reminders about Hylomorphism in Early Modern Science and Philosophy / Gideon Manning

Body, Soul and Anatomy in Late Aristotelian Psychology / Michael Edwards

Living Atoms, Hylomorphism and Spontaneous Generation in Daniel Sennert / Hiro Hirai

Elective Affinity Before Geoffroy: Daniel Sennert’s Atomistic Explanation of Vinous and Acetous Fermentation / William R. Newman

Substantial Forms as Causes: From Suárez to Descartes / Tad M. Schmaltz

Mechanizing the Sensitive Soul / Gary Hatfield

Descartes and His Critics on Matter and Form: Atomism and Individuation / Roger Ariew

‘Spirit is a Stomach’: The Iatrochemical Roots of Leibniz’s Theory of Corporeal Substance / Justin E.H. Smith

Leibnizian Hylomorphism / Daniel Garber

Index of Names.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-88208-5

9786613723390

90-04-22114-X

OCLC:

799766382

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004221147 DOI