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    Supports→Zhu Xi could not have formulated a scientific theory of motion

    Formulating a scientific theory of motion requires the capacity to imagine idealized cases (e.g., frictionless motion), mathematical plotting of natural motions, and awareness of the possibility of precise mathematical prediction

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    Frictionless motion(as used in physics and philosophy of science)
    A theoretical scenario where an object moves without any resistance (like no air or surface friction), which doesn't exist in reality but helps us understand pure motion.
    Idealized cases(as used in scientific methodology)
    Simplified, imaginary versions of real situations where we remove messy details to focus on what matters most—like imagining a perfect, frictionless world to understand motion better.

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    Mathematical plotting(as used in scientific methodology)
    Using graphs, equations, and numbers to represent and visualize how things change or move in the natural world.
    Mathematical prediction(as used in philosophy of science)
    Using math and equations to forecast what will happen in nature with accuracy, rather than just guessing based on observation.
    Scientific theory(as used in philosophy of science)
    A well-tested explanation of how nature works that is supported by evidence and can make predictions about future observations.

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    Zhu Xi didn’t feel the need to formulate a theory of motion as such either, because the factors were glossed in his commonsense grasp of the world and he didn’t see any advantage in explicating them. Importantly, he couldn’t conceive of their theoretical ramifications or especially of their practical implications, such as for engineering and technology. At the same time, Zhu did have a grasp of inertia and the relativity of motion, keys to solving the problems of motion, but it was not adequate

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