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An Account Of Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries (1775)

An Account Of Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries (1775)

Maclaurin, Colin
Murdoch, Patrick

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ISBN10: 1104024500
ISBN13: 9781104024505
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 26 2009
Pages: 452
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.91 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Account of Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries is a book written by Colin Maclaurin in 1775. The book is a detailed explanation of the scientific discoveries made by Sir Isaac Newton, a renowned mathematician, physicist, and astronomer. Maclaurin, who was a Scottish mathematician and professor of mathematics at the University of Edinburgh, provides a comprehensive analysis of Newton's theories and discoveries, including his famous laws of motion and universal gravitation. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Newton's work. Maclaurin begins by discussing Newton's early life and education, and goes on to explain his groundbreaking work in calculus and optics. He then delves into Newton's theories of motion and gravity, providing detailed explanations of the principles behind them. Maclaurin also discusses Newton's work in astronomy, including his discovery of the laws governing the movements of planets and comets. Throughout the book, Maclaurin provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the complex concepts involved in Newton's work. Overall, An Account of Isaac Newton's Philosophical Discoveries is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of science or the life and work of one of the most important scientists in history. Maclaurin's clear and concise writing style makes the book accessible to both scholars and laypeople alike, and his detailed explanations provide a thorough understanding of Newton's theories and discoveries.In Four Books. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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