Philosophers at War: The Quarrel between Newton and Leibniz

Description: Philosophers at War: The Quarrel between Newton and Leibniz [Paperback] Hall, A. Rupert Product Overview Probably the most celebrated controversy in all of the history of science was that between Newton and Leibniz over the invention of the calculus. The argument ranged far beyond a mere priority dispute and took on the character of a war between two different philosophies of nature. Newton was the first to devise the methods of the calculus, but Leibniz (who independently discovered virtually identical methods) was the first to publish, in 1684. Mutual toleration passed into suspicion and, at last, denunciation of each by the other as a fraud and a plagiarist. The affair became a scandal, as British mathematicians asserted Newton's claims before the public while their Continental colleagues hotly defended Leibniz's priority. Professor Hall analyzes the situation out of which the dispute arose, the circumstances that caused it to become embittered, the dispositions of the chief actors, and the shifts in their opinions of each other. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (September 11, 1998) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 052152489X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 96 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.88 x 8.98 inches Best Sellers Rank: #4,576,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,374 in Calculus (Books) #2,476 in Mathematics History #2,477 in History of Engineering & Technology #1,374 in Calculus (Books) #2,476 in Mathematics History Stock Photos Please Note: All of our book listings use stock photos unless otherwise stated. Please read our descriptions for accurate conditions and editions, don't use the photos! 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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