Mach's Philosophy of Science

absolute space acceleration analogy angle atoms ball body Boyle's law bucket Burniston called capacitor Carnot classical physics clock concepts of physics conservation constant defined definition Descartes dynamics earth Einstein electrical elements equal equation Euclid's example experience experimental fact felt-warmth force Galileo gas thermometer generalisation geometry gravitational h₁ h₂ heat engine Hooke's law Hume Huygens Ibid idea inaugurating concept indirect description induction inertia interpretation intuition Kant Kant's kind kinetic kinetic theory lever logical m₁ m₂ Mach Principle Mach's Mach's view mass mathematical measured mechanical metrical concepts mind molecules motion nature Newton's non-O P. W. Bridgman particle pendulum perfect objects philosophy physicist plane potential energy priori R. B. Braithwaite reference relative scale sense sense-perception sensuous simple spin statement substance Suppose t₁ t₂ temperature term theoretical theory theory of relativity thermometer things thought thought-experiment tion triangle V₁ velocity volume warmth-condition weight