Unpublished Scientific Papers of Isaac Newton: A selection from the Portsmouth Collection in the University Library, Cambridge

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First published in 1962, this volume collects together some of Newton's most important scientific papers. Chosen primarily to illustrate Newton's ideas on the nature of matter, the papers afford valuable insights into Newton's development as a scientist and his ideas of the world that science explores. The six sections are entitled: Mathematics, Mechanics, Theory of Matter, Manuscripts related to the Principia, Education and Notes. Each section has a critical introduction to set the manuscripts in perspective and to discuss their implications. English translations of the Latin documents are given. Title Foreword Contents List of Plates Ⅰ Portrait of Newton by Kneller Ⅱ Anatomical drawings by Newton Ⅲ A manuscript leaf by Newton Ⅳ Drawings of apparatus by Newton Ⅴ A manuscript scrap by Newton Preface A Note on the History of Newton’s Manuscripts Newton Manuscripts in the Cambridge University Library printed in this Volume Abbreviations Part Ⅰ. Mathematics Introduction 1. To resolve Problems by Motion 2. Calculations of Centripetal Forces Part Ⅱ. Mechanics Introduction 1. [De Gravitations et aequipondio fluidorum] 2. The Lawes of Motion 3. The Elements of Mechanicks 4. Gravia in Trochoide descendentia Part Ⅲ. Theory of Matter Introduction De Aere et Aethere Part Ⅳ. Manuscripts related to the Principia Introduction 1. Early Drafts of Propositions in Mechanics 2. On Motion in Ellipses 3. Partial Draft of the Preface 4. Fragment on the Law of Inertia 5. Draft Addition to the Principia, Book Ⅲ, Proposition VI, Corollaries 4 and 5 6. [Atmosphaera Solis] 7. Conclusio 8. Scholium Generale Part Ⅴ. Education Introduction 1. Of Educating Youth in the Universities 2. Cosmography 3. Phaenomena 4. Astronomia 5. Astronomy, Geography, Navigation, etc. Part Ⅵ. Notes Introduction Out of Mr Hooks Micrographia (Annotations and Comments upon Hooke’s Microgτaphia) Index