Contemporary philosophy

Perpetuum mobile

Name: Perpetuum mobile
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Mihajlo Velimirović

The book "Perpetuum mobile" by Mihajlo Velimirović, published in 1960, belongs to the genre of philosophical-literary essays and reflections, with elements of science fiction and technical speculation.

The work deals with man's age-old obsession with the idea of perpetual motion – perpetuum mobile – and uses the theme as a symbol of the human pursuit of perfection, knowledge, and overcoming natural laws.

Dimensions

20 x 14 cm

Pages

128

Publisher

Epoha, Zagreb, 1960.

Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.

Language: Croatian.

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