02518cam a22003373u 4500 31999 UtSlPG 20260610133729.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QC King, W. James (William James), 1915- The Natural Philosophy of William Gilbert and His Predecessors Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper 8 Release date is 2010-04-15 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Natural Philosophy of William Gilbert and His Predecessors" by W. James King is a scientific publication written in the mid-20th century. The book explores the contributions of William Gilbert, a key figure in the transition from medieval to modern natural philosophy, especially focusing on his work related to magnetism and electricity. It analyzes how Gilbert's theories were influenced by earlier scholarship and how he, in turn, laid foundational concepts for later scientific developments. The book delves into Gilbert's groundbreaking work, particularly his seminal text "De magnete," which provided extensive insights into the nature of magnetism. King traces the historical context of Gilbert’s work, comparing his views with those of his predecessors, including Aristotle, St. Thomas Aquinas, and other influential thinkers. The author argues that while Gilbert is often celebrated as a pioneer of modern physics, his ideas were deeply rooted in the scholastic traditions of his time. King's examination reveals the complex interplay between innovation and tradition in Gilbert's approach, illustrating how his interpretations of magnetic attraction and other phenomena represented a critical, yet transitional, point in the evolution of scientific thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gilbert, William, 1544-1603 Magnetism -- History Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper 8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31999 72845 72845