History And Root Of The Principle Of The Conservation Of Energy (1910)

Focusing on the historical development of the conservation of energy principle, Ernst Mach traces its origins from early scientists like Galileo and Descartes to later figures such as Joule and Helmholtz. The book delves into the philosophical implications of this principle, particularly its connection to causality and its significance in modern physics. Mach emphasizes the role of experimental evidence in shaping scientific theories, presenting the conservation of energy as a key example of how empirical findings can lead to profound insights about the universe.