Robison, John, 1739-1805 (professor of natural philosophy, University of Edinburgh)
Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:
Fluxions, c1780-c1808
Volume contains manuscript notes on the calculus.
Gravity, Measure of Forces, c1780-c1802
Notes in English, with occasional Russian headings, in basic physics like 'impulsion' and the measurement of forces. There are one or two mechanical sketches.
Hydraulics, c1780-c1802
Volume contains lectures in hydraulics, with diagrams of such things as pistons, undulation, and the Venturi effect. Some chapter headings are in Cyrillic cursive.
Hydraulics, c1780-c1803
Volume contains manuscript notes on hydraulics. Numerous diagrams append, including an enormous one of a fourteen-foot water wheel.
Hydrostatics, Specific Gravity, c1780-c1803
Impulsion, Corpuscular Forces, c1780-c1802
Volume contains lectures in statics and fluid dynamics. Included is a note on what happens upon mixing particular chemicals. A few of the headings are in Russian.
Intellectual System, Natural Laws, c1780-c1803
Volume contains notes on the philosophy of science and pedagogy.
Introductions, c1779-c1801
Volume consists of drafts of numerous introductions for various kinds of lectures in 'natural philosophy', the first dated October 26, 1779, and possibly bearing the name of David Hume.
Introductions, c1804
Volume consists of drafts of numerous introductions for various kinds of lectures in 'natural philosophy'. They discuss the use of terms like 'causation' and 'laws', concerned less with scientific facts than with how to study science itself.
Introductions, c1804
Volume consists of drafts of numerous introductions to 'natural philosophy'. They discuss the use of terms and laws, concerned less with scientific facts than with how to study science itself.
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