Cogitata physico-mathematica
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Cogitata physico-mathematica is a 17th-century scientific treatise by Marin Mersenne that explores problems in physics and mathematics within the emerging framework of early modern science.
All labels observed (1)
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| Cogitata physico-mathematica canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6642043 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cogitata physico-mathematica Context triple: [Marin Mersenne, notableWork, Cogitata physico-mathematica]
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A.
Arithmetica Infinitorum
Arithmetica Infinitorum is a 1656 mathematical treatise by John Wallis that systematically develops methods of infinitesimal calculus and infinite series, laying groundwork for later advances in analysis.
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B.
Outlines of Natural Philosophy
Outlines of Natural Philosophy is a foundational early 19th-century scientific textbook by John Playfair that systematically presents the principles of physics and related natural sciences.
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C.
On the Equilibrium of Planes
On the Equilibrium of Planes is a foundational treatise by Archimedes that systematically develops the principles of statics and the law of the lever in classical mechanics.
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D.
A System of Mechanics
"A System of Mechanics" is a scientific work by John Thomas Romney Robinson that presents a structured treatment of the principles and laws governing mechanical phenomena.
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E.
Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica is Isaac Newton’s foundational work that formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, becoming a cornerstone of classical physics and the Scientific Revolution.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cogitata physico-mathematica Target entity description: Cogitata physico-mathematica is a 17th-century scientific treatise by Marin Mersenne that explores problems in physics and mathematics within the emerging framework of early modern science.
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A.
Arithmetica Infinitorum
Arithmetica Infinitorum is a 1656 mathematical treatise by John Wallis that systematically develops methods of infinitesimal calculus and infinite series, laying groundwork for later advances in analysis.
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B.
Outlines of Natural Philosophy
Outlines of Natural Philosophy is a foundational early 19th-century scientific textbook by John Playfair that systematically presents the principles of physics and related natural sciences.
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C.
On the Equilibrium of Planes
On the Equilibrium of Planes is a foundational treatise by Archimedes that systematically develops the principles of statics and the law of the lever in classical mechanics.
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D.
A System of Mechanics
"A System of Mechanics" is a scientific work by John Thomas Romney Robinson that presents a structured treatment of the principles and laws governing mechanical phenomena.
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E.
Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica is Isaac Newton’s foundational work that formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, becoming a cornerstone of classical physics and the Scientific Revolution.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
17th-century work
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book ⓘ scientific treatise ⓘ |
| associatedWith | scientific revolution ⓘ |
| author | Marin Mersenne ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | France ⓘ |
| describes |
problems in mathematics
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problems in physics ⓘ |
| field |
mathematics
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physics ⓘ |
| genre | scientific literature ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | Marin Mersenne ⓘ |
| historicalContext | early modern science ⓘ |
| influencedBy | early modern natural philosophy ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| period | Baroque era ⓘ |
| publicationCentury | 17th century ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
history of mathematics
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history of physics ⓘ |
| topic |
mathematical problem-solving
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mechanics ⓘ motion ⓘ |
| usesMethod |
experimental inquiry
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mathematical reasoning ⓘ |
| workOf | Marin Mersenne ⓘ |
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