Descartes and His Theory of Vortices

""Descartes and His Theory of Vortices"" is a book written by Sir Oliver Lodge that delves into the life and work of French philosopher and mathematician, Ren����� Descartes. The book explores Descartes' theories on vortices, which were believed to be the fundamental building blocks of the universe during the 17th century. Lodge provides a detailed analysis of Descartes' ideas on the nature of matter and motion, and how these ideas influenced the scientific community of his time. The book also examines the historical context in which Descartes lived and worked, including the political and religious turmoil of the era. Overall, ""Descartes and His Theory of Vortices"" is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important thinkers of the early modern period and his contributions to the development of modern science.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pioneers of Science, by Sir Oliver Lodge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135004.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.