Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 2 : Being a Collection of Some of the Principal Phenomena in Nature, Accounted for by the Greatest Philosophers of This Age; Together with Several Discourses Read Before the Royal Society, for the Advancement of Physical and Mathe

Edmond Halley

ISBN 10: 0266534430 / ISBN 13: 9780266534433

Published by Forgotten Books Jul 2018, 2018

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• Title: Miscellanea Curiosa, Vol. 2 : Being a Collection of Some of the Principal Phenomena in Nature, Accounted for by the Greatest Philosophers of This Age; Together with Several Discourses Read Before the Royal Society, for the Advancement of Physical and Mathe
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Jul 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266534430
• ISBN 13: 9780266534433
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 24D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 24 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1131 grams

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Synopsis

Explore a 17th‑century crossroads of math, astronomy, and natural philosophy — a historic collection that gathers pivotal ideas from early modern science into one volume.

This edition presents a sampler of papers and essays on curves, quadratures, celestial observations, and numeric methods, highlighting the work of noted figures like Halley and De Moivre. Read it to glimpse how early scholars framed problems, derived results, and debated approaches that shaped later science.

The contents trace a wide path from mathematical methods to practical experiments and philosophical questions. It offers a window into the language, tools, and concerns of scientists and mathematicians at a pivotal moment in intellectual history, with passages that illuminate both technique and inquiry. While rooted in its era, the material invites curious readers to trace how foundational ideas were formed and shared.

• Pieces on the geometry of curves and areas described by revolution
• Methods for extracting roots and solving equations
• Discussions of refraction, optics, and measurements of light
• Historical notes and commentary from notable scholars of the period

Ideal for readers of science history, mathematics, and the early modern print culture that prepared the ground for modern inquiry. This volume suits students, researchers, and general readers who enjoy primary-source flavor and historical context.