The System of the World: Isaac Newton's Final Masterpiece of Universal Laws and Scientific Genius

Unlock the secrets of the cosmos through the final volume of Isaac Newton's scientific revolution.

The System of the World is not just the conclusion of Newton's monumental Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica — it is a masterwork that forever changed how humanity understands motion, gravity, and the laws that govern the universe.

In this profound text, Newton extends his groundbreaking ideas to celestial mechanics, offering a detailed explanation of the motions of planets, comets, and the moon, as well as the tides and the shape of the Earth. He rigorously demonstrates how the same force that makes apples fall from trees keeps the moon in orbit — revealing a universe governed by universal principles, not divine intervention or philosophical speculation.

Written in lucid Latin and later translated with precision and reverence, The System of the World is a cornerstone of classical physics and rational thought. It stands alongside the greatest scientific treatises ever written — influencing generations of thinkers, including Einstein, Hawking, and countless modern physicists.

Whether you're a student of science, a historian, or an intellectually curious reader, this edition offers:

A carefully restored and formatted text for seamless Kindle reading

A rare glimpse into the intellectual rigor of the 17th century

A foundation for understanding the birth of modern science

🪐 "To myself I seem to have been only like a boy playing on the seashore... whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me." — Isaac Newton

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Release date

E-bog: 18. juni 2025