Routledge Vanishing Matter and the Laws of Motion - Philosophy

Explore the complex history of early modern philosophy with Vanishing Matter and the Laws of Motion: Descartes and Beyond. This scholarly volume from the Routledge Studies in Seventeenth-Century Philosophy series examines the fundamental debates regarding matter, the laws of nature, and the qualities of physical substance. Through a structured academic approach, this book charts the evolution of thought from Cartesian principles to the perspectives of Leibniz and Hume. Readers can trace how different thinkers navigated the relationship between mechanism, medicine, and the laws of motion. By organizing diverse debates into cohesive themes, this work provides a clear view of how the concept of matter changed during this transformative period. This collection brings together leading scholars to offer a deep look into the philosophical foundations of science. It is an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the history of seventeenth-century thought and the development of modern scientific concepts.