Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica

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The discussion revolves around the availability and details of the original manuscript of Isaac Newton's "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica," including inquiries about its language and specific editions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Historical

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants inquire about the availability of the original manuscript and note that the first published edition is accessible online.
  • Others mention that the University of Sussex's Newton Project may provide assistance depending on the information sought.
  • There are questions regarding the language of the manuscript, with a participant stating it was written in Latin, as indicated by the title.
  • One participant highlights that Cambridge holds Newton's own copy of the first printed edition, which includes additional blank pages for handwritten annotations and corrections for the second edition.
  • Another participant points out a specific change made by Newton to the Third Law in the second edition, providing links to the relevant pages.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the language of the manuscript and the existence of the first printed edition, but there are no explicit resolutions or consensus on the availability of the original manuscript.

Contextual Notes

Limitations: The discussion does not clarify the specific nature of the original manuscript or the extent of the annotations in Newton's copy. There are unresolved questions regarding the availability of original manuscripts versus published editions.

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Is there an original manuscript available? The first published edition is available online.
 
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CharlesWallace said:
Is there an original manuscript available? The first published edition is available online.
Depending on what you want to find, the people at the University of Sussex's Newton Project may be able to help you.
 
What language was it written in?
 
CharlesWallace said:
What language was it written in?
Same language as the title... Latin.
 

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