Philosophy 167: Class 12 - Part 5 - The Optics: an Experimentum Crucis, the Relationship between Hypotheses and Experimental Results, and Newton's Wish for a Natural Science Supported by the Greatest Evidence.

Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-

2014-11-25

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  • Synopsis: Newton's work in optics, including how to find imperfections; his first paper on light and colors; the experiment of the cross.

    Opening line: "This is from the same little notebook. This page is describing how to grind lenses."

    Duration: 16:10 minutes.

    Segment: Class 12, Part 5.
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