The Author of a Quotation Goethe Adduced Against Newton
Abstract
The hitherto unknown author of a citation by Goethe in his History of Colours is identified as J. E. Montucla and the context of Montucla's quotation is discussed.
- Publication:
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arXiv e-prints
- Pub Date:
- February 2024
- DOI:
- 10.48550/arXiv.2402.19104
- arXiv:
- arXiv:2402.19104
- Bibcode:
- 2024arXiv240219104K
- Keywords:
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- Mathematics - History and Overview;
- Physics - History and Philosophy of Physics
- E-Print:
- 7 pages