| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Early Modern Philosophy and the Sciences |
| Publisher | Springer Nature Switzerland AG |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-319-20791-9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 2020 |
Abstract
The camera obscura was a simple astronomical tool that evolved into an important optical instrument in the seventeenth century. During its development, the camera obscura generated various philosophical discussions about perception and image formation.