Descartes and His Theory of Vortices

""Descartes and His Theory of Vortices"" is a scholarly work by Sir Oliver Lodge that explores the scientific theories of French philosopher and mathematician Ren����� Descartes. The book delves into Descartes' ideas about the nature of matter, the workings of the universe, and his theory of vortices, which postulated that the planets and stars were held in their orbits by swirling masses of fluid. Lodge provides a detailed analysis of Descartes' theories, examining their historical context and their impact on the scientific community of the time. The book also includes a discussion of Descartes' influence on later thinkers and his enduring legacy in the field of science. Overall, ""Descartes and His Theory of Vortices"" is a comprehensive and informative study of one of the most important scientific thinkers of the early modern era.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.