Cartesian echoes in Kant's philosophy of nature
Massimi, Michela (University of Edinburgh. School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences)
De Bianchi, Silvia (University of Rome "La Sapienza")

Date:	2013
Abstract:	In this paper, we take the cue from a recent observation of Dan Warren about pre-Newtonian elements in Kant's philosophy of nature to argue that there are two puzzles concerning Kant's claim that mechanical laws presuppose dynamical laws in Chapter Three of Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science. We offer responses on Kant's behalf to these puzzles. These responses take us through a journey via Kant's first pre-Critical work, True Estimation of Living Forces, and the then lively debate between Cartesians and Leibnizians. We show how some important Cartesian echoes, clearly evident in True Estimation, have played a role in shaping some seminal ideas of Kant on dynamical forces.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió acceptada per publicar
Subject:	Kant ; Dortous de Mairan ; Elasticity ; Dynamics ; Mechanics
Published in:	Studies in History and Philosophy of Science - Part A, Volume 44, Issue 3, September 2013, pp. 481-492

DOI: 10.1016/j.shpsa.2012.10.011

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