The Correspondence of Isaac Newton:Volume 6 1713–1718[牛顿通信集]

In this sixth volume of Isaac Newton's correspondence, we see a marked decline in his intellectual vigour and activity as he entered his eighth decade. Despite this, his letters remain an impressive display of his intelligence and interests, with a majority of the letters devoted to his ongoing dispute with Leibniz. Readers can gain insight into the calculus controversy and its effects on Newton, as the correspondence gradually shifts towards that of the Newtonians. Notable figures such as Keill, De Moivre, and Brook Taylor took an interest in the dispute, and their letters add to our understanding of the intellectual and social context of the time. This volume offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of history's most renowned scientists during his later years. The Correspondence of Isaac Newton: Volume 6 is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the life of Isaac Newton.