Commentary on the Philosophy of Nature: II. Mechanics (§§ 253–271)

Part One: Hegel’s Philosophy of Nature

II. Mechanics (§§ 253–271)

1. The Stages in Detail
2. Why Hegel Begins with Space and Not with Body
3. The Newton Critique
4. The Number of the Planets — an Accusation Standing on Its Head
5. The List of Errors — and Why It’s Shorter Than Its Reputation
6. What Mechanism Lacks — The Stone Falling from the Roof
7. What Remains of Mechanics