Nature and motion in the Middle Ages / by James A. Weisheipl ; edited by William E. Carroll.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weisheipl, James A., author.

Contributor:

Carroll, William E., editor.

Series:

Studies in philosophy and the history of philosophy ; Volume 11.

Studies in philosophy and the history of philosophy ; Volume 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physics--Philosophy.

Physics.

Philosophy, Medieval.

Science, Medieval.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 292 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : The Catholic University of America Press, [1985]

Summary:

The essays contained in this volume illustrate the work of Fr. James A. Weisheipl, whose writing and teaching have resulted in important additions to our understanding of nature and motion.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgments

Editor's Introduction

I. The Concept of Nature

II. Natural and Compulsory Movement

III. Galileo and the Principle of Inertia

IV. The Principle Omne Quod Movetur Ab Alio Movetur in Medieval Physics

V. The Specter of Motor Coniunctus in Medieval Physics

VI. Motion in a Void: Aquinas and Averroes

VII. The Celestial Movers in Medieval Physics

VIII. The Commentary of St. Thomas on the De Caelo of Aristotle

IX. Classification of the Sciences in Medieval Thought

X. The Evolution of Scientific Method

XI. Medieval Natural Philosophy and Modern Science

In Memoriam: The Very Reverend James A. Weisheipl, O.P., 1923-1984

Selected Bibliography of the Works of James A. Weisheipl, O.P.

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

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ISBN:

0-8132-3095-0

OCLC:

1032070887