Description: Equivalence and Priority: Newton versus Leibniz: Including Leibniz's Unpublished Manuscripts on the Principia (Oxford Science Publications) Bertoloni Meli, Domenico Product Overview Leibniz's dispute with Newton over the physico-mathematical theories expounded in the Principia Mathematica (1687) have long been identified as a crucial episode in the history of science. Bertolini Meli here examines several hitherto unpublished manuscripts in Leibniz's hand illustrating his first reading of and reaction to Newton's Principia. Six of the most important manuscripts are here presented for the first time. Contrary to Leibniz's own claims, this new evidence shows that he had studied Newton's masterpiece before publishing An Essay on the Causes of Celestial Motions. This article, representing his response to Newton, also included in English translation. Meli analyzes the important implications of this episode on a variety of themes ranging from priority claims to the mathematization of nature in the 17th century. Besides providing a careful study of Leibniz's style and strategy, the author examines how our perception of Newton's achievement is affected and the reception of the rival theories by the mathematical community around 1700. This unique work will interest all historians of science and philosophy. Read more Details Publisher : Oxford University Press (May 6, 1993) Language : English Hardcover : 328 pages ISBN-10 : 0198539452 ISBN-13 : 52 Item Weight : 1.49 pounds Dimensions : 6.31 x 1 x 9.56 inches Best Sellers Rank: #11,376,772 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5,433 in Mathematics History #48,474 in Mathematics (Books) #59,893 in Core #5,433 in Mathematics History #48,474 in Mathematics (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 0198539452
ISBN10: 0198539452
ISBN13: 9780198539452
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Brand: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
GTIN: 09780198539452
Number of Pages: 328 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Equivalence and Priority: Newton Versus Leibniz : Including Leibniz's Unpublished Manuscripts on the Principia
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication Year: 1993
Subject: History & Philosophy, Mechanics / General, Individual Philosophers, Genres & Styles / Rock, Science & Technology
Item Height: 1 in
Item Weight: 24 Oz
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Science, Biography & Autobiography
Author: Domenico Bertoloni Meli
Item Length: 9.6 in
Item Width: 6.3 in
Format: Hardcover
