Leibniz's Correspondence in Science, Technology and Medicine (1676 -1701)

Leibniz's Correspondence in Science, Technology and Medicine (1676 -1701)

Core Themes and Core Texts

O'Hara, James

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Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Illustrations



Introduction: The Core Themes

?1?Biographical Background (1676-1701)

?2?Mathematics

?3?Natural Philosophy

?4?Physics

?5?Energy Conversion, Transmission, Storage and Power Technology

?6?Engineering

?7?Projects

?8?Alchemy and Chemistry

?9?Earth Sciences: Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and Ethnography, Etymology

?10?Biology and Life Sciences

?11?Medicine



The Correspondence: Core Texts



1 1676-June 1683

?1?Biographical Background (1676-June 1683)

?2?Mathematics

?3?Natural Philosophy and Physics

?4?Technology: Mining in the Harz District

?5?Projects: Calculating Machines

?6?Techno-Economic Projects

?7?Projects: The Organization of Science

?8?Alchemy and Chemistry

?9?Geology, Mineralogy and Paleontology

?10?Medicine



2 July 1683-1690

?1?Biographical Background (1683-1690)

?2?Mathematics: Infinitesimal Calculus and Other Issues

?3?Natural Philosophy

?4?Physics: Celestial Mechanics, Mechanics, Acoustics, Optics and Sundry Topics

?5?Technology: Mining and Power Technology

?6?Ballistae - Military Engines and Engineering

?7?Engineering Science

?8?Projects: Economics and Administration

?9?Alchemy and Chemistry

?10?Geology, Mineralogy and Paleontology

?11?Biology and Medicine



3 1691-1693

?1?Biographical Background (1691-1693)

?2?Infinitesimal Calculus and Other Mathematics

?3?Natural Philosophy and Dynamics

?4?Physics: Celestial and Terrestrial Mechanics

?5?Physics: Optics

?6?Engineering Science: Hydromechanics and Mechanics of Fluids

?7?Projects: Calculating Machines and Cryptography

?8?Projects: Experiments with Submersible Vessels

?9?Techno-Economic Projects

?10?Projects: The Organization of Science

?11?Medicine



4 1694-June 1696

?1?Biographical Background (1694-June 1696)

?2?Infinitesimal Calculus and Other Mathematics

?3?Dynamics and Natural Philosophy

?4?Physics: Celestial Mechanics, Gravitation

?5?Physics: Optics

?6?Power Technology and Mining

?7?Engineering

?8?Engineering: Ballistae, Military Engines

?9?Projects: Mathematical Instruments and Calculating Machines

?10?Projects: Submersibles, Diving Vessels and Navigation

?11?Projects: Economics and Trade

?12?Projects: The Organization of Science and Education

?13?Medicine and Res Medica



5 July 1696-1698

?1?Biographical Background (July 1696-1698)

?2?Mathematics: The Brachistochrone and Isoperimetric Problems

?3?Mathematics: The Priority Dispute

?4?Mathematics: Criticism of the Differential Calculus

?5?Mathematics: Mathematical Textbooks and Sundry Topics

?6?Natural Philosophy: The Controversy with Papin about "Vis Viva" and "Actio"

?7?Physics: Optics

?8?Power Technology

?9?Civil Engineering, Garden Design and Architecture

?10?Other Engineering Enterprises

?11?Process or Chemical Engineering

?12?Projects: Cryptography

?13?Projects: Brandy Distillation

?14?Alchemy and Chemistry

?15?Paleontology and Earth History

?16?Biology

?17?Medicine



6 1699-1701

?1?Biographical Background (1699-1701)

?2?Mathematics

?3?Natural Philosophy

?4?Physics

?5?Astronomy and Calendar Reform

?6?Power Technology

?7?Engineering: Manufactories

?8?Projects: Calculating Machines

?9?Projects: the Berlin Society of Sciences and the Organization of Science

?10?Alchemy

?11?Geology, Mineralogy, Paleontology, Ethnography and Etymology

?12?Biology

?13?Medicine



Epilogue: Core Theses and Conclusion

?1?The Ten Theses

?2?Conclusion and Concluding Thesis

Bibliography

Index of Names

Index of Subjects
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