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Newton's Principia. The mathematical principles of natural philosophy
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- Nombre de pages768
- FormatePub
- ISBN859-65--4790794-7
- EAN8596547907947
- Date de parution29/06/2026
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille6 Mo
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurGOOD PRESS
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Newton's Principia: The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy is the foundational text of classical mechanics, uniting terrestrial and celestial phenomena under a single mathematical system. Across its three books, Newton formulates the laws of motion, develops methods for treating force and acceleration, and culminates in the law of universal gravitation. Its style is austere, geometrical, and demonstrative, drawing on the classical model of Euclid while advancing the Scientific Revolution beyond Descartes and Kepler.
The work is not merely technical; it redefined what natural philosophy could be by making precise mathematical reasoning the basis of physical explanation. Isaac Newton, Lucasian Professor at Cambridge and later Master of the Mint, wrote the Principia out of a rare convergence of mathematical genius, experimental curiosity, and philosophical ambition. Encouraged by Edmond Halley and shaped by disputes over planetary motion and the nature of force, Newton sought to provide a rigorous account of the cosmos.
His studies in optics, mathematics, and astronomy all informed this monumental synthesis. This is an essential book for readers interested in the history of science, philosophy, and mathematics. Though demanding, it rewards close attention with an unparalleled view of how modern science was intellectually forged.
The work is not merely technical; it redefined what natural philosophy could be by making precise mathematical reasoning the basis of physical explanation. Isaac Newton, Lucasian Professor at Cambridge and later Master of the Mint, wrote the Principia out of a rare convergence of mathematical genius, experimental curiosity, and philosophical ambition. Encouraged by Edmond Halley and shaped by disputes over planetary motion and the nature of force, Newton sought to provide a rigorous account of the cosmos.
His studies in optics, mathematics, and astronomy all informed this monumental synthesis. This is an essential book for readers interested in the history of science, philosophy, and mathematics. Though demanding, it rewards close attention with an unparalleled view of how modern science was intellectually forged.
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