Selections from Newton's Principia

Selections from Newton's Principia
- Used Book in Good Condition
Newton?s new conception of the laws of the universe challenged centuries of received opinion, and laid a new foundation for our ?common sense? understanding of the physical world. If you have always wanted to know more about Newton?s achievement but thought it was the exclusive province of experts, this little book will guide you through the essentials of Newton?s argument in his own words and using only elementary mathematics. Traces the basic development of universal gravitation. Newton's text with notes, commentary, questions for discussion, and additional diagrams. Includes Newton's definitions, laws, scholia, Book I propositions 1 and 4, Rules of Philosophizing, Phenomena, Book III Propositions 1 through 4, and General Scholium.
Country USA
Brand Green Lion Press
Manufacturer Green Lion Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
ReleaseDate 2004-07-01
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781888009262

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