The so-called Cartesian and Newtonian rationalism in the contemporary mathematical-natural sciences

• Authors: Aldona Krupska
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

In contemporary science we can see many aspects of the 17th century Cartesian-Newtonian rationalism. To a considerable degree it refers to the methodology. The Cartesian’s deduction method or Newtonian new concept of hypothesis as well as his concept of science have been working well in mathematics, physics, physical chemistry and biology. However, presently, the notions of atomism, mechanicism, time, space or the essence of life have some other meaning than in the times of Cartesio or Newton. Cartesian and Newtonian rationalism is understood differently by some other thinkers and philosophers coming both from the 17th century and later times.

• Publisher: Sciendo
• Journal: Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric
• Year: 2010
• Issue: 20(33)
• Pages: 9-24

Contributors

author

Aldona Krupska

• Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznań