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Can I read The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Physical Science on EtoBox?

The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Physical Science by Edwin Arthur Burtt is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Physical Science about?

This classic in the philosophy of science describes and analyzes the profound change from the philosophy of the Middle Ages to the modern view of humanity's less central place in the universe. It offers a fascinating analysis of the works of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, Hobbes, Gilbert, Boyle, and Newton.

Who reads The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Physical Science?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Edwin Arthur Burtt
Publisher
Dover Publications; Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd
Published
2003
Language
EN
ISBN
9780486425511
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Physics, Religion, Science
Rating
4.12 / 5 (59 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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