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100 1 _aKing, W. James
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245 1 4 _aThe Natural Philosophy of William Gilbert and His Predecessors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aContributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper 8
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-15
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGilbert, William, 1544-1603
653 _aMagnetism -- History
830 0 _aContributions from the Museum of History and Technology, Paper 8
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31999
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