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Letters From James Gregory Of Edinburgh

Letters From James Gregory Of Edinburgh

James Gregory

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781104140939
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''Letters From James Gregory Of Edinburgh: In Defense Of His Essay On The Relation Between Motive And Action And That Of Cause And Effect In Physics (1819)'' is a collection of letters written by James Gregory, a Scottish mathematician and astronomer, in defense of his essay on the relation between motive and action and that of cause and effect in physics. The book was originally published in 1819 and has been republished in recent years.In these letters, Gregory defends his theories on the relationship between motive and action, arguing that they are intimately connected and cannot be separated. He also defends his views on the relationship between cause and effect in physics, arguing that they are not as straightforward as many people believe.Throughout the book, Gregory engages in a lively and often heated debate with his critics, defending his ideas with a combination of logic, evidence, and rhetorical skill. He draws on a wide range of sources, including the works of other philosophers and scientists, to support his arguments.Overall, ''Letters From James Gregory Of Edinburgh'' provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of Scotland’s most important mathematicians and astronomers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and philosophy, and for anyone who wants to understand more about the complex relationship between motive, action, cause, and effect.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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