Cartesian analysis in natural science as exposed through an investigation of his method in mathematics

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dc.contributor.advisorKulstad, Mark A.
dc.creatorCapistran, Michael D.
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-04T00:13:23Z
dc.date.available2009-06-04T00:13:23Z
dc.date.issued1992
dc.description.abstractAspects of Descartes' notion of analysis in his mathematics are looked at in detail with a view to relating this notion to Descartes' work in natural science. Descartes' method in his mathematics and science are subsumed beneath a more general method of analysis termed by Descartes 'indirect problem investigation'. The distinction between Cartesian analysis and synthesis is discussed. In terms of natural science a specific interaction of (1) metaphysically deduced results with (2) empirical data, involving an attendant conversion of secondary qualities to primary qualities for the solution of such problems, is advanced using the magnet as an illustration. A possible relationship with Descartes' methodology in his metaphysics is suggested.
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dc.identifier.callnoThesis Phil. 1992 Capistran
dc.identifier.citationCapistran, Michael D.. "Cartesian analysis in natural science as exposed through an investigation of his method in mathematics." (1992) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/16569">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/16569</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/16569
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectPhilosophy
dc.subjectModern history
dc.subjectMathematics
dc.subjectHistory of science
dc.titleCartesian analysis in natural science as exposed through an investigation of his method in mathematics
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thesis.degree.departmentPhilosophy
thesis.degree.disciplineHumanities
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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