What Is the Best Commentary on Aristotle's Physics?

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The discussion centers on finding the best modern commentary on Aristotle's Physics to aid in understanding the evolution of physics concepts. Participants recommend "To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science" by Steven Weinberg for its critical examination of Aristotle's work. Additionally, "Mathematics and the Physical World" by Morris Kline is suggested for its exploration of the relationship between physics and mathematics. These resources aim to provide insights into how theoretical frameworks are constructed from empirical observations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with Aristotle's original texts on Physics
  • Understanding of the historical context of scientific evolution
  • Basic knowledge of modern scientific critique
  • Interest in the interplay between mathematics and physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Read "To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science" by Steven Weinberg
  • Explore "Mathematics and the Physical World" by Morris Kline
  • Research commentaries on Aristotle's Physics for diverse perspectives
  • Investigate the historical development of scientific theories from observations
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Students of philosophy, historians of science, and anyone interested in the foundational concepts of physics and their evolution through commentary and critique.

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I have started a project to learn Physics by understanding its intellectual evolution, instead of directly jumping into the Physics generalities/paradigms/theories described in textbooks. Now I started reading Rene Dugas' History of Mechanics book, which starts with Aristotle as the starting point. I started searching Aristotle's books on Physics, there is one book. I want a modern reflection on it or commentary on it, there are many commentary books, I am not able to know the best one. The purpose of going for commentary instead of the original is because to hear from an expert on the situation. If a proper book to understand Aristotle in the field of Physics is suggested, I will be really happy.

By doing this I am trying to see how theory is built from raw observations. Any advice will also be most helpful.
 
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Hi, I don't know a specific book on the topic but recently in ''To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science'', Steven Weinberg examined the Aristotle Physics in a critic way ...

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Mathematics and the Physical World by Morris Kline is nice book. Talks about how the demands of physics led to developments in mathematics.
 
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