Metaphysical Newton

Authors

  • Eduardo Simões

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36517/arf.v7i13.19098

Keywords:

Newton. Metaphysics. Absolute Space. Absolute Time. Ether.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present the thought of Isaac Newton beyond the boundaries of experimental physics. It is an effort in, even knowing the genius of the English scientist objectivity, demonstrate that his theory escapes the field of physics to metaphysics when entering into its gravitational theory unprovable elements, such as absolute space, absolute time, ether, etc. The Newton’s behavior reflects a common practice to scientific theories that, even without explicit admission of Science, compared to the absence of the material counterpart of the theory, introduces ad hoc elements, whose function is to maintain the formal and universal identity system.

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Published

2015-01-01

How to Cite

Simões, E. (2015). Metaphysical Newton. Argumentos - Revista De Filosofia, 7(13). https://doi.org/10.36517/arf.v7i13.19098

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