Physics

Interesting Facts

• Aristotle's «Physics» is one of the earliest attempts at a systematic investigation of nature and physical phenomena, laying the groundwork for many subsequent scientific inquiries.
• In «Physics», Aristotle introduces the concept of 'cause' and identifies four types of causes: material, formal, efficient, and final, which became a significant contribution to the philosophy of science.
• In «Physics», Aristotle considers motion as a central concept, asserting that it is change and that any motion requires a moving force.
• Aristotle discusses the concept of infinity in his book, asserting that actual infinity is impossible, but potential infinity can exist.
• One of the key points in «Physics» is the idea that nature abhors a vacuum, which later became known as the principle of 'horror vacui'.