Routledge Vanishing Matter and the Laws of Motion - Philosophy

Explore the evolution of early modern philosophy with Vanishing Matter and the Laws of Motion: Descartes and Beyond. This Routledge volume examines the complex debates surrounding matter, the laws of nature, and the qualities of physical substances. By charting the contours of the philosophy of matter through interlocking themes, this book provides a deep look into how these concepts shaped scientific thought. The text is organized into four distinct sections for comprehensive study. Part I focuses on Cartesian Matter, while Part II addresses Matter, Mechanism, and Medicine. Part III explores Matter and the Laws of Motion, and Part IV covers the influential work of Leibniz and Hume. Featuring contributions from leading scholars in the field, this work is an essential resource for those studying the history of science and seventeenth-century philosophy.