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The origins of the civilization of mechanics

Galileo and mechanics

Sun 12 15:00 - 15:30

A path showing how did Galileo effectuate the shift from Greek mechané (simple machines that overcome nature, such as the lever, capable of lifting heavy weights with little effort) to rational mechanics which, with its specifi c rules, promote the development of our machine-based civilisation.

Location

Scuola Normale Superiore Palazzo della Carovana
Piazza dei Cavalieri, 7, Pisa, PI, Italia
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