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Newton and inverse problems
pp. 71-76
Abstract
We consider one aspect of Isaac Newton's thinking as regards science. He always considered the inverse aspects of any problem. We illustrate his approach in many areas of knowledge. In philosophy of science with the roles of analysis and synthesis. In mechanics with the law gravitation. In optics with the decomposition of while light and its composition from the spectral colours. In mathematics with the method of fluxions and its opposite. We believe this way of dealing with physics and mathematics is one of the sources of his immense creativity.
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Krause Décio, Passos Videira Antônio Augusto (2011) Brazilian studies in philosophy and history of science: an account of recent works. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 71-76
DOI: 10.1007/978-90-481-9422-3_3
Full citation:
Assis A.K.T. (2011) „Newton and inverse problems“, In: D. Krause & A.A. Passos Videira (eds.), Brazilian studies in philosophy and history of science, Dordrecht, Springer, 71–76.