The central methodological and philosophical texts of the scientific revolution aristotle copernicus bacon galileo descartes boyle huygens newton the texts display the interaction between science and philosophy in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries out of which both modern science and modern philosophy emerged. The scientific background to modern philosophy selected readings matthews michael r amazoncomau books. Scientific background to modern philosophy selected readings paperback may 1 1989 by michael matthews author 43 out of 5 stars 9 ratings. The scientific background to modern philosophy selected readings responsibility edited by michael r matthews imprint indianapolis hackett pub c1989 physical description x 162 p ill 23 cm available online at the library green library find it stacks request opens in new tab