Manchak, John Byron (2007) On Force in Cartesian Physics. [Preprint]

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There does not seem to be a consistent way to ground the concept of “force” in Cartesian first principles. In this paper, I examine various attempts at this. I argue that each attempt (as presented) carries with it unavoidable problems that undermine its feasibility. Next, I offer a alternative interpretation of force–one that I believe is coherent and consistent with Descartes’ project. Not only does the new position avoid the problems of previous interpretations, but it does so in such a way as to support and justify those previous interpretations.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Manchak, John Byron
Subjects:	General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
Depositing User:	John Byron Manchak
Date Deposited:	30 Jun 2007
Last Modified:	07 Oct 2010 15:15
Item ID:	3404
Subjects:	General Issues > History of Philosophy of Science
Date:	June 2007
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/3404

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