A View of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy by Henry Pemberton
"A View of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy" by Henry Pemberton is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. This work serves as a commentary and introduction to the groundbreaking ideas and methodologies developed by Sir Isaac Newton, a pivotal figure in the scientific revolution. The text aims to elucidate Newton's complex theories for readers who may not be well-versed in mathematics while celebrating his contributions to science and reason. The
opening of this work presents a preface in which Pemberton describes his motivation for writing the book, following the encouragement of friends upon the publication of a new edition of Newton's "Principia." Pemberton expresses admiration for Newton's intellectual achievements, reflecting on how they have expanded humanity's understanding of the natural world. He sets a tone of reverence, acknowledging Newton's profound impact on science and his status as a national pride. Additionally, he shares personal anecdotes about his acquaintance with Newton and outlines his intentions for making Newton's philosophy accessible while also inspiring a new generation of mathematicians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pemberton, Henry, 1694-1771 |
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| Contributor | Glover, Richard, 1712-1785 |
| LoC No. | 04025373 |
| Title | A View of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Markus Brenner, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QA: Science: Mathematics |
| Subject | Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727. Principia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53161 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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