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Reading the Principia : The Debate on Newton's Mathematical Methods for Natural Philosophy from 1687 to 1736 by Niccolò Guicciardini (1999, Hardcover)
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The mathematical methods employed by Newton in the Principia stimulated much debate among contemporaries. This book explains how Newton addressed these issues, taking into consideration the values that directed his research. It will be of interest to researchers and students in history and philosophy of science, physics, mathematics and astronomy.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521640660
ISBN-139780521640664
eBay Product ID (ePID)1040176
Product Key Features
Number of Pages292 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameReading the Principia : The Debate on Newton's Mathematical Methods for Natural Philosophy from 1687 to 1736
Publication Year1999
SubjectHistory & Philosophy, Physics / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience, Mathematics
AuthorNiccolò Guicciardini
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight26.5 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN98-051726
Dewey Edition21
ReviewsFrom a translation of an article appeared in Il Sole-24 Ore:‘Guicciardini offers an original key to the reading of the Principia, which is the mature result of the research of a scholar, better known abroad than in Italy. He is among the greatest authorities in his field.’Umberto Bottazzini, Il Sole-24 Ore, 'This is a clearly written and informative work that brings alive and throws new light on a compelling episode … It is an attractive book and accessible to a broad constituency.' June Barrow-Green, BSHM Newsletter, 'This is a clearly written and informative work that brings alive and throws new light on a compelling episode ... It is an attractive book and accessible to a broad constituency.'June Barrow-Green, BSHM Newsletter, From a translation of an article appeared in Il Sole-24 Ore: 'Guicciardini offers an original key to the reading of the Principia, which is the mature result of the research of a scholar, better known abroad than in Italy. He is among the greatest authorities in his field.' Umberto Bottazzini, Il Sole-24 Ore, From a translation of an article appeared in Il Sole-24 Ore:'Guicciardini offers an original key to the reading of the Principia, which is the mature result of the research of a scholar, better known abroad than in Italy. He is among the greatest authorities in his field.'Umberto Bottazzini, Il Sole-24 Ore, ‘This is a clearly written and informative work that brings alive and throws new light on a compelling episode … It is an attractive book and accessible to a broad constituency.’June Barrow-Green, BSHM Newsletter, 'This is a clearly written and informative work that brings alive and throws new light on a compelling episode ... It is an attractive book and accessible to a broad constituency.' June Barrow-Green, BSHM Newsletter
Target AudienceScholarly & Professional
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal531
Lc Classification NumberQa803 .G85 1999
Table of Content1. Purpose of this book; Part I. Newton's Methods: 2. Newton's methods of series and fluxions; 3. The mathematical methods of the Principia; Part II. Three Readers: 4. Newton: between tradition and innovation; 5. Huygens: the Principia and proportion theory; 6. Leibniz: not equivalent in practice; Part III. Two Schools: 7. Britain: in the wake of the Principia; 8. Basel: challenging the Principia; 9. Conclusion: Newtonians, Leibnizians and Eulerians; References.
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