Uncover the roots and reach of fluxions in a classic 18th‑century treatise.
This volume presents Thomas Simpson’s comprehensive study of fluxions, including new improvements in theory and a range of intriguing problems across the mathematics of his time.
Written to ease the beginner while offering solid insights for the seasoned reader, it blends foundational definitions with practical applications. Topics span from the first principles of fluxions to methods for solving a variety of problems, including geometric and astronomical applications, all aimed at clarifying how motion and change can be described with precision.
- Clear explanations of the basic ideas behind fluxions and their use in analysis.
- Practical examples showing how direct and inverse methods apply to real problems.
- Treatments of spherical geometry and the role of fluxions in triangles and astronomy.
- Discussion of exponentials, logarithms, and related techniques that appear in the theory.
Ideal for readers interested in historical approaches to calculus and the development of mathematical methods during Newton’s era.