""The Anti-Newtonian: Incidents And Facts In My Life"" is a memoir written by William Isaacs Loomis in 1869. Loomis was a mathematician and physicist who was known for his opposition to the theories of Sir Isaac Newton. In this book, Loomis describes his life and his work, including his studies at Yale University and his time as a professor at the University of the City of New York.Throughout the book, Loomis discusses his views on science and mathematics, particularly his rejection of Newtonian physics. He argues that ...
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""The Anti-Newtonian: Incidents And Facts In My Life"" is a memoir written by William Isaacs Loomis in 1869. Loomis was a mathematician and physicist who was known for his opposition to the theories of Sir Isaac Newton. In this book, Loomis describes his life and his work, including his studies at Yale University and his time as a professor at the University of the City of New York.Throughout the book, Loomis discusses his views on science and mathematics, particularly his rejection of Newtonian physics. He argues that Newton's theories are flawed and that there are other ways to understand the natural world. Loomis also describes his personal life, including his family, his travels, and his experiences with illness.""The Anti-Newtonian"" provides a unique perspective on the history of science and mathematics in the 19th century. Loomis's ideas were controversial in his time, and his book offers insight into the debates and discussions that were taking place among scientists and intellectuals of the era. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of science, mathematics, or intellectual thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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