Elements of Newtonian Philosophy (French Translation), First Edition 1755
Elements of Newtonian Philosophy (Fr. Elémens de la Philosophie Newtonienne) serves as an invaluable artifact from the Enlightenment era, aimed at disseminating the groundbreaking scientific theories proposed by Sir Isaac Newton. Written by Henry Pemberton, a British physician and mathematician and associate of Newton, this work aims to make Newton's complex ideas in physics and mathematics more accessible to a wider audience. Henry Pemberton Henry Pemberton (1694–1771) was an intellectual of considerable standing in his time. A physician by training, he also had a deep interest in mathematics and natural philosophy. He was closely connected to the Royal Society and interacted with leading scientists and thinkers of his era, including Isaac Newton himself, whom Pemberton often edited works for. This background equipped him well to undertake the task of explaining Newtonian philosophy. Given his mathematical training, his rendition is considered to be a technically robust and accurate a