Nicole Oresme on the Movements of Javelin Throwers: a Peripatetic Reading of De Configurationibus II, 37

In this contribution, I analyze a text by Oresme which gives rather original explanation of the process throwing javelin and, more generally, actions people who seem to have kind natural ability succeed in their (De Configurationibus II, 37). highlighting some sources that appear been present on author’s mind although they were hitherto neglected Oresmian studies, would like show his presentation specific motion is deeply rooted scholastic theological tradition and makes chapter much less strange than it might at first glance.