Leonardo da Vinci als Ingenieur und Philosoph / Ein Beitrag zur Geschichte der Technik und der induktiven Wissenschaften

The book examines a great Renaissance figure's notebooks and sketches to outline his contributions to natural science and machine technology, reconstructing designs and explaining their mechanical principles. It blends technical description of devices and illustrative plates with a broader discussion of inductive method, the interplay of theory and practice, and the historical continuity of invention. The author situates these designs within earlier technological developments, highlights neglected observations that anticipate later advances, and advocates for recognizing inventive thought that crosses artistic, engineering, and scientific boundaries.