History and Root of the Principle of the Conservation of Energy

By Ernst Mach and Philip Edward Bertrand Jourdain

Book Overview

History and Root of the Principle of the Conservation of Energy is a book written by Ernst Mach and first published in 1910. The book explores the history and development of the principle of the conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. Mach traces the roots of this principle back to ancient Greek philosophers such as Heraclitus and Parmenides, and then examines its evolution through the work of scientists such as Galileo, Newton, and Faraday. Mach also discusses the philosophical implications of the principle, including its relation to the concept of causality and the nature of scientific explanation. The book is considered a seminal work in the history and philosophy of science, and is still widely read and discussed today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164671863
• ISBN13: 9781164671862
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"