Reading the Principia
Download or Read eBook Reading the Principia PDF written by Niccol- Guicciardini and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-10-30 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Niccol- Guicciardini |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2003-10-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 0521544033 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780521544030 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Reading the Principia by : Niccol- Guicciardini
Book excerpt: 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.