Newton as Philosopher [electronic resource].
- Leiden : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
- 1 online resource (210 p.)
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Note on texts and translations; 1 Newton as philosopher, the very idea; 2 Physics and metaphysics: three interpretations; 3 Do forces exist? contesting the mechanical philosophy, I; 4 Matter and mechanism: contesting the mechanical philosophy, II; 5 Space in physics and metaphysics: contra Descartes; 6 God and natural philosophy; Bibliography; Index;
Andrew Janiak presents Newton as an original and sophisticated contributor to natural philosophy.