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Philosophy 167: Class 9 - Part 9 - Terrestrial Consequences of Celestial Vortices: Descartes' Theory of the Tides.
Smith, George E. (George Edwin), 1938-
2014-10-28
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Synopsis: Describes how Descartes applied his vortex theory to explain tides, .
Opening line: "At any rate, the questions are important. I wanna do two last things and then take a break."
Duration: 7:54 minutes.
Segment: Class 9, Part 9.
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Philosophy and science.
Vortex theory (Astrophysics)
Tides.
Astronomy--History.
Astronomy--Philosophy.
Descartes, Rene, 1596-1650. Principia philosophiae.
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