Leviathan and the Air-Pump: Hobbes, Boyle, and the Experimental Life : Book Review
"Leviathan and the Air Pump" by Steven Shapin explores the clash between two prominent figures of the 17th century: philosopher Thomas Hobbes and scientist Robert Boyle. Shapin delves into their conflicting views on the nature of knowledge and the role of experimentation in scientific progress. The book takes us back...