History And Root Of The Principle Of The Conservation Of Energy (1910)

""History and Root of the Principle of the Conservation of Energy"" is a book written by Ernst Mach and 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 but can only be transformed from one form to another. Mach traces the origins of the principle back to the ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, and examines its evolution through the work of other notable figures such as Galileo, Descartes, and Newton. The book also delves into the philosophical implications of the principle, including its relationship to causality and determinism. Overall, ""History and Root of the Principle of the Conservation of Energy"" is a comprehensive exploration of one of the fundamental principles of physics and its impact on the history of science and philosophy.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.

The Austrian scientist Ernst Mach (1838-1916) carried out work of importance in several fields of enquiry, including physics and physiology. First published in German in 1872, and translated here in 1911 from the 1909 second edition, this short work discusses the formulation of one of science's most fundamental theories.