Thony C.
In this blog I intend mostly to deal with the history of science in the early modern period, that is roughly the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries (although I will allow myself to roam into other time periods as the mood takes me) and I shall be guided by my own personal blend of the philosophy of science that is made up of roughly equal parts of Lakatos, Paul Feyerabend, Stephen Toulmin, Christopher Hill, Erlanger Constructivism and my own weird take on the discipline that involves such concepts as 'patchwork pluralism' and the 'drunken hotel guest theory' of the progress of science, both of which are potential themes for future postings. My historiography is also guided by my own dictum, 'methodology becomes dogma; dogma blinds'.
Categories used most frequently by the blogger:
History of Astronomy History of science Renaissance Science Myths of Science History of Mathematics Book Reviews Autobiographical History of Astrology History of Cartography Early Scientific Publishing Newton History of Physics History of Technology History of Optics Giants' Shoulders History of Navigation History of medicine History of Computing Mediaeval Science Ladies of Science
From τὰ φυσικά (ta physika) to physics – XI
29 November 2023
Having in the last two episodes dealt with the first two of the three so-called mixed sciences, astronomy and optics, I shall now deal with statics[1]. Although receiving far less attention...
29 November 2023
I apparently no longer have Covid but I must admit I have felt healthier in my life. Starting today normal service will be resumed here at the Renaissance Mathematicus. I would like...
25 November 2023
For those who don’t follow me on social media, I’m not in Bad Kissingen receiving healing ministrations to my spine but have been back in my humble abode on the outskirts of Erlangen...
16 November 2023
I like the word hiatus. I like the feel of it, the sound of it, the shape of it. To my ears it is full, round, smooth but pregnant with meaning. But what does it mean? Hiatus:...