Jean Buridan
Philosopher, Author
1295 – 1358
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Who was Jean Buridan?
Jean Buridan was a French priest who sowed the seeds of the Copernican revolution in Europe. He developed the concept of impetus, the first step toward the modern concept of inertia, and an important development in the history of medieval science. His name is most familiar through the thought experiment known as Buridan's ass.
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- Born
- 1295
Béthune - Nationality
- France
- Profession
- Education
- University of Paris
- Died
- 1358
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on July 23, 2013
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