1772 Voltaire Elements of Isaac NEWTON Philosophy Optic
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1772 Voltaire Elements of Isaac NEWTON Philosophy Optics Physics Science Illustrated
“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
While Voltaire was in exile from Great Britain, he became strongly influenced by the works of Isaac Newton. Voltaire strongly believed in Newton's theories, especially concerning optics and gravity. This prompted Voltaire to write a book entitled ‘Elements of Newton’s Philosophy’, which made Newton accessible to a far greater public.
This tome from Voltaire is illustrated with 47 figures depicting various aspects of Newtonian philosophy, optics, and physics.
Item number: #4776
Price: $499
VOLTAIRE
Élémens de philosophie de Newton, divisés en trois parties.
Neuchatel [i.e. Paris], [Panckoucke] 1772.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
514
References: Bengesco, II, 1570; Cioranescu, 64735; Cohen, 609; Norman 2165
Norman: "A popularization of Newton's scientific and philosophical ideas, Voltaire's ‘Elemens’ presented Newton as the discoverer of the true system of the world and the destroyer of the errors of Cartesianism"
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)
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4776
“Let us read, and let us dance; these two amusements will never do any harm to the world.”
― Voltaire
While Voltaire was in exile from Great Britain, he became strongly influenced by the works of Isaac Newton. Voltaire strongly believed in Newton's theories, especially concerning optics and gravity. This prompted Voltaire to write a book entitled ‘Elements of Newton’s Philosophy’, which made Newton accessible to a far greater public.
This tome from Voltaire is illustrated with 47 figures depicting various aspects of Newtonian philosophy, optics, and physics.
Item number: #4776
Price: $499
VOLTAIRE
Élémens de philosophie de Newton, divisés en trois parties.
Neuchatel [i.e. Paris], [Panckoucke] 1772.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages;
514
References: Bengesco, II, 1570; Cioranescu, 64735; Cohen, 609; Norman 2165
Norman: "A popularization of Newton's scientific and philosophical ideas, Voltaire's ‘Elemens’ presented Newton as the discoverer of the true system of the world and the destroyer of the errors of Cartesianism"
Language: French
Binding: Leather; tight & secure
Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
4776
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