9780282123956 - A Plain and Easy Introduction to the Newtonian Experimental Philosophy: Designed for the Use of Such Gentlemen and Ladies as Would Acquire a Competent ... More Espe... (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, written by a prominent scientist and philosopher of the era, provides a detailed compendium of scientific theories and knowledge during the Newtonian period. While most associate Sir Isaac Newton's work with the development of calculus, the author also details Newton's extensive work on optics and the nature of light, including his theories on color and the composition of white light. The book goes on to explore the physical properties of sound, air, and fluids, detailing groundbreaking experiments conducted by the author to demonstrate and quantify concepts such as the elasticity of air and the principles of fluid motion. The author's approach is firmly grounded in the scientific method, emphasizing experimentation and mathematical proofs to support theories. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science, physics, and optics during the late 17th and early 18th centuries and offers insights that continue to find practical applications today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.