Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica Summary

In the following essay, originally published in 1927, Einstein examines the methods by which Newton approached scientific inquiry and comments on the significance of Newton's achievement. The t... Read more

In the following essay, Cohen offers an overview of the developments in the scientific community during Newton's time. Cohen then identifies the qualities of Newton's Principia that made... Read more

In the following essay, Hall and Hall examine several of Newton's unpublished manuscripts in order to better understand the development of his theory of matter. A clear understanding of Newton&... Read more

In the following excerpt, Whiteside traces the development of Newton's mathematical thought and comments on his achievements in calculus. In this tercentenary year we celebrate, in spirit if pe... Read more

In the following excerpt, Dobbs and Jacob survey Newton's life and works, highlighting Newton's primary beliefs, influences, and discoveries up to his writing of the Principia. Gi; newto... Read more

Below, Dobbs and Jacob briefly outline the origin and content of Newton's Principia. Edmond Halley (1656-1752), Fellow of the Royal Society and later Astronomer-Royal, was a central behind-the-... Read more

In the following essay, Austin maintains that there is little evidence to indicate that Newton's scientific ideas significantly influenced his theological writings. In practice, however, Newton... Read more

In the following essay, Force argues that Newton's conception of a "God of Dominion" is the key factor that unites and informs all aspects of Newton's studies. Gi; introduc... Read more