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Modes of Explanation in the Aristotelian Mechanical Problems

Modes of Explanation in the Aristotelian Mechanical Problems <jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Scholars have been puzzled by the central argument of MP 1 where the author addresses the basic principle behind the balance and lever. It is not clear what is intended to provide the explanation—the dynamic concepts of force and constraint or the geometrical demonstration. Nor is it clear whether the geometrical part of the argument carries any logical force or has value as a proof. This paper makes a case for the cogency of the argument as a kinematic, not dynamic, account. MP 1 proceeds systematically as it extends the explanatory power of the parallelogram of movements from rectilinear motion to circular motion. Euclid's Elements I.43 provides insight on the author's procedure. His general method is demonstrative, as described in Posterior Analytics I.1.</jats:p> </jats:sec> http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Early Science and Medicine Brill

Modes of Explanation in the Aristotelian Mechanical Problems

Early Science and Medicine , Volume 14 (1-3): 22 – Jan 1, 2009

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Brill
Copyright
© 2009 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
ISSN
1383-7427
eISSN
1573-3823
DOI
10.1163/157338209X425489
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Abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>Scholars have been puzzled by the central argument of MP 1 where the author addresses the basic principle behind the balance and lever. It is not clear what is intended to provide the explanation—the dynamic concepts of force and constraint or the geometrical demonstration. Nor is it clear whether the geometrical part of the argument carries any logical force or has value as a proof. This paper makes a case for the cogency of the argument as a kinematic, not dynamic, account. MP 1 proceeds systematically as it extends the explanatory power of the parallelogram of movements from rectilinear motion to circular motion. Euclid's Elements I.43 provides insight on the author's procedure. His general method is demonstrative, as described in Posterior Analytics I.1.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

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Early Science and MedicineBrill

Published: Jan 1, 2009

Keywords: FRANCOIS DE GANDT; CIRCLE; APODEIXIS; EUCLID; LEVER; CONCENTRIC CIRCLES; KINEMATICS; ANCIENT SCIENCE; CONSTRAINT; FORCE; MECHANICAL PROBLEMS; ISCHUS; MECHANICS; BALANCE; MOVING RADIUS; DEMONSTRATION; EKKROUSIS; DYNAMICS; ARISTOTLE'S PHYSICS

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