4385557
9780486445939
Aside from the Principia and occasional appearances of the Opticks, Newton' writings have remained largely inaccessible to students of philosophy, science, and literature as well as to other readers. This book provides a remedy with wide representation of the interests, problems, and diverse philosophic issues that preoccupied the greatest scientific mind of the seventeenth century. Grouped in sections corresponding to methods, principles, and theological considerations, these selections feature explanatory notes and cross-references to related essays.Newton, Isaac is the author of 'Newton's Philosophy of Nature Selections from His Writings', published 2005 under ISBN 9780486445939 and ISBN 0486445933.
[read more]