Reading the Principia

Niccolo (Professor in History of Science, Universita degli Studi, Bologna, Italy) Guicciardini

Cambridge University Press, 2003

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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.

ISBN-13
9780521544030
ISBN-10
0521544033
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2003
Publication date
2003-10-30
Pages
292
Dimensions
246x192x17
Weight
592