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Hace 2 días · Abstract. The Enlightenment’s Most Dangerous Woman: Émilie Du Châtelet and the Making of Modern Philosophy introduces the work and legacy of philosopher Émilie Du Châtelet. As the Enlightenment gained momentum throughout Europe, Châtelet broke through the many barriers facing women at the time and published a major philosophical treatise in French.
Hace 2 días · Clairaut knew Du Châtelet’s work from earlier in the decade; indeed, he collaborated on her translation of, and commentary to, Newton’s Principia, informing Father Jacquier in March of 1746 that she was working on the translation night and day—see the excellent discussion of the details concerning the translation and commentary in Véronique Le Ru, Émilie du Châtelet philosophe, 93 ...
Hace 4 días · Émilie du Châtelet (1706-1749), mathématicienne et physicienne. Émilie du Châtelet porte la double casquette de mathématicienne et de physicienne. Ses travaux et ses connaissances la font nommer membre de l’Académie des sciences de l’institut de Bologne.
Hace 5 días · Émilie du Châtelet was a remarkable polymath who defied societal norms and made groundbreaking contributions to science, mathematics, and philosophy during the 18th century, inspiring future generations of female scientists.
Hace 1 día · A Life Well Lived is Well Remembered BOONE, N.C. - The Appalachian State University Department of Theatre and Dance continues its 35th anniversary season celebration by producing a comedy/drama by award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson, "Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight." The five performance run takes place in the Valborg Theatre on the university campus at 7 p.m ...
Hace 5 días · 6 It has been suggested to me that perhaps Du Châtelet has no theory of causation overall. Here, I should note two things: (1) When Stan says that Du Châtelet has “no official theory of causation”, this is, of course not the same as having no theory. It simply means (as I understand Stan’s point) that Du Châtelet does not openly flag what her causal theory is.
Hace 5 días · Un après-midi pour célébrer Émilie du Châtelet et toutes les femmes. Une vingtaine de personnes se sont retrouvées au château et dans le centre ancien de Lunéville pour rendre hommage à ...
