The Works of George Berkeley, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint) PDF Download

Author: George Berkeley
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ISBN: 9781332774951
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 576

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Excerpt from The Works of George Berkeley, D.D., Bishop of Cloyne, Vol. 3 3. The method of F luxions is the general key by help whereof the modern mathematicians unlock the secrets of Geometry, and consequently of Nature. And, as it is that which hath enabled them so remarkably to outgo the ancients in discovering theorems and solving problems, the exercise and application thereof is become the main if not sole employment Of all those who in this age pass for pro found geometers. But whether this method be clear or obscure, consistent or repugnant, demonstrative or pre carious, as I shall inquire with the utmost impartiality, so I submit my inquiry to your own judgment, and that Of every candid reader. Lines are supposed to be generated 1 by the motion of points, planes by the motion of lines, and solids by the motion of planes. And whereas quantities generated in equal times are greater or lesser according to the greater or lesser velocity wherewith they increase and are generated, a method hath been found to determine quantities from the. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.