Eulers Letters to a German Princess, Vol. 1

By Leonhard Euler

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The Letters of Euler to a German Princess have gained remarkable acclaim across Europe, thanks to the authors distinguished reputation, the significance of the topics covered, and the clarity of his explanations. These letters serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested in science, making them accessible even without extensive prior knowledge. They provide insightful perspectives on a variety of captivating subjects, fostering curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the sciences. Moreover, they promote a solid understanding of sound philosophy, grounded in scientific principles, ensuring that the attentive student is neither confused nor misled. - Summary by Nicolas de Condorcet

Episode Date
115 - The True Foundation of Human Knowledge Sources of Truth and Classes of Information Derived from It
May 29, 2026
114 - Of True Happiness Conversion of Sinners Reply to Objections on the Subject
May 28, 2026
113 - The Real Destination of Man Usefulness and Necessity of Adversity
May 27, 2026
112 - Reply to Complaints of the Existence of Physical Evil
May 26, 2026
111 - Of Moral and Physical Evil
May 25, 2026
110 - Of the Origin and Permission of Evil and of Sin
May 24, 2026
109 - Of the Impression of Sensations on the Soul
May 23, 2026
108 - Hypothetical Propositions and Syllogisms Constructed of Them
May 22, 2026
107 - Observations and Reflections on the Different Modes of Syllogism
May 21, 2026
106 - Different Figures and Modes of Syllogisms
May 20, 2026
105 - Analysis of Some Syllogisms
May 19, 2026
104 - Different Forms of Syllogisms Whose First Proposition is Particular
May 18, 2026
103 - Of Syllogisms and Their Different Forms When the First Proposition is Universal
May 17, 2026
102 - Of the Perfections of a Language Judgment and Nature of Propositions Affirmative and Negative Univer
May 16, 2026
101 - Of Language Its Nature Advantages and Necessity in Order to the Communication of Thought and the Cul
May 15, 2026
100 - Of the Abstraction of Notions Notions General and Individual of Genus and Species
May 14, 2026
099 - Division of Ideas into Clear and Obscure Distinct and Confused of Distraction
May 13, 2026
098 - The Faculty of Perceiving Reminiscence Memory and Attention Simple and Compound Ideas
May 12, 2026
097 - Refutation of the Idealists
May 11, 2026
096 - Conviction of the Existence of What We Perceive by the Senses of the Idealists Egotists and Material
May 10, 2026
095 - Of the Faculties of the Soul and of Judgment
May 09, 2026
094 - Considerations on the Action of the Soul Upon the Body and of the Body Upon the Soul
May 08, 2026
093 - The Subject Continued Reflections on the State of Souls After Death
May 07, 2026
092 - Elucidation Respecting the Nature of Spirits
May 06, 2026
091 - The Liberty of Intelligent Beings in Harmony with the Doctrines of the Christian Religion
May 05, 2026
090 - Connexion of the Preceding Considerations with Religion Reply to the Objections of the Philosophical
May 04, 2026
089 - Of the Question Respecting the Best World Possible and of the Origin of Evil
May 03, 2026
088 - Of Events Natural Supernatural and Moral
May 02, 2026
087 - Influence of the Liberty of Spirits Upon Events
May 01, 2026
086 - Tne Same Subject Continued
Apr 30, 2026
085 - Of the Liberty of Spirits and a Reply to Objections Against Liberty
Apr 29, 2026
084 - Another Objection
Apr 28, 2026
083 - Examination of the System of Pre-Established Harmony an Objection to It
Apr 27, 2026
082 - Different Systems Relative to This Subject
Apr 26, 2026
081 - Of the Union Between the Soul and the Body
Apr 25, 2026
080 - Of the Nature of Spirits
Apr 24, 2026
079 - On the Question are There Any Other Species of Powers
Apr 23, 2026
078 - The Same Subject Principle of the Least Possible Action
Apr 22, 2026
077 - Origin and Nature of Powers
Apr 21, 2026
076 - System of the Monads of Wolff
Apr 20, 2026
075 - Changes Which May Take Place in the State of Bodies
Apr 19, 2026
074 - Of the Inertia of Bodies of Powers
Apr 18, 2026
073 - Principal Law of Motion and Rest Disputes of Philosophers on the Subject
Apr 17, 2026
072 - Of Uniform Accelerated and Retarded Motion
Apr 16, 2026
071 - Of the Motion of Bodies Real and Apparent
Apr 15, 2026
070 - Impenetrability of Bodies
Apr 14, 2026
069 - Nature and Essence of Bodies or Extension Mobility and Impenetrability of Body
Apr 13, 2026
068 - More Particular Account of the Dispute Respecting Universal Gravitation
Apr 12, 2026
067 - The Same Subject Continued
Apr 11, 2026
066 - The Same Subject Continued
Apr 10, 2026
065 - The Same Subject Continued
Apr 09, 2026
064 - Explanation of the Flux and Reflux from the Attractive Power of the Moon
Apr 08, 2026
063 - Different Opinions of Philosophers Respecting the Flux and Reflux of the Sea
Apr 07, 2026
062 - Description of the Flux and Reflux of the Sea
Apr 06, 2026
061 - Small Irregularities in the Motions of the Planets Caused by Their Mutual Attraction
Apr 05, 2026
060 - The Same Subject Continued
Apr 04, 2026
059 - System of the Universe
Apr 03, 2026
058 - Motion of the Heavenly Bodies Method of Determining It by the Laws of Universal Gravitation
Apr 02, 2026
057 - The Same Subject Continued
Apr 01, 2026
056 - The Same Subject Continued
Mar 31, 2026
055 - Power by Which the Heavenly Bodies an Mutually Attracted
Mar 30, 2026
054 - Different Sentiments of Philosophers Respecting Universal Gravitation the Attractionists
Mar 29, 2026
053 - Continuation of the Mutual Attraction of the Heavenly Bodies
Mar 28, 2026
052 - Discovery of Universal Gravitation by Newton
Mar 27, 2026
051 - Gravity of the Moon
Mar 26, 2026
050 - Different Action of Gravity with Respect to Certain Countries and Distances from the Centre of the E
Mar 25, 2026
049 - True Direction and Action of Gravity Relatively to the Earth
Mar 24, 2026
048 - Reply to Certain Objections to the Erath's Spherical Figure Derived from Gravity
Mar 23, 2026
047 - Terms Relative to Gravity and Their True Import
Mar 22, 2026
046 - Continuation of Specific Gravity
Mar 21, 2026
045 - Of Gravity Considered as a General Property of Body
Mar 20, 2026
044 - Perfections Discoverable in the Structure of the Eye
Mar 19, 2026
043 - Further Continuation Astonishing Difference Between the Eye of an Animal and the Artificial Eye or C
Mar 18, 2026
042 - Continuation Wonders Discoverable in the Structure of the Eye
Mar 17, 2026
041 - Of Vision and the Structure of the Eye
Mar 16, 2026
040 - Continuation of Burning Glasses and Their Focus
Mar 15, 2026
039 - Of Dioptrics
Mar 14, 2026
038 - Reflection of Rays from Convex and Concave Mirrors Burning Mirrors
Mar 13, 2026
037 - Of Catoptrics and the Reflection of Rays from Plain Mirrors
Mar 12, 2026
036 - Of Shadow
Mar 11, 2026
035 - Explanation of Certain Phenomena Relative to Optics
Mar 10, 2026
034 - Of the Assistance Which Judgment Lends to Vision
Mar 09, 2026
033 - Of Rays Issuing from a Distant Luminous Point and of the Visual Angle
Mar 08, 2026
032 - Of the Azure Colour of the Heavens
Mar 07, 2026
031 - Refraction of Rays of Different Colours
Mar 06, 2026
030 - Of the Transmission of Rays of Light Through Transparent Mediums and Their Refraction
Mar 05, 2026
029 - Transparency of Bodies Relative to the Transmission of Rays
Mar 04, 2026
028 - Nature of Colours in Particular
Mar 04, 2026
027 - Conclusion Clearness and Colour of Opaque Bodies Illuminated
Mar 04, 2026
026 - Continuation of the Same Subject
Mar 04, 2026
025 - A Different Explanation of the Manner in Which Opaque Bodies Illuminated Become Visible
Mar 04, 2026
024 - Examination and Refutation of Newton's System
Mar 04, 2026
023 - How Opaque Bodies Become Visible Newton's System of the Reflection of Rays Proposed
Mar 04, 2026
022 - Elucidations on the Nature of Luminous Bodies and Their Difference from Opaque Bodies Illuminated
Mar 04, 2026
021 - Digression on the Distances of the Heavenly Bodies and on the Nature of the Sun and His Rays
Mar 04, 2026
020 - Of the Propagation of Light
Mar 04, 2026
019 - A Different System Respecting the Nature of Rays and of Light Proposed
Mar 04, 2026
018 - Difficulties Attending the System of Emanation
Mar 04, 2026
017 - Of Light and the Systems of Descartes and Newton
Mar 04, 2026
016 - The Cold Felt on High Mountains and at Great Depths Accounted For
Mar 04, 2026
015 - Changes Produced in the Atmosphere by Heat and Cold
Mar 04, 2026
014 - The Effect Produced by Heat and Cold on All Bodies and Of the Pyrometer and Thermometer
Mar 04, 2026
013 - Of Air-Guns and the Compression of Air in Gunpowder
Mar 04, 2026
012 - Of the Atmosphere and the Barometer
Mar 04, 2026
011 - Gravity of the Air
Mar 04, 2026
010 - Rarefaction and Elasticity of the Air
Mar 04, 2026
009 - Compression of the Air
Mar 04, 2026
008 - Of the Pleasure Derived from Fine Music
Mar 04, 2026
007 - Of the Twelve Tones of the Harpsichord
Mar 04, 2026
006 - Of Other Consonances
Mar 04, 2026
005 - Of Unison and Octaves
Mar 04, 2026
004 - Of Consonance and Dissonance
Mar 04, 2026
003 - Of Sound and Its Velocity
Mar 04, 2026
002 - Of Velocity
Mar 04, 2026
001 - Of Magnitude or Extension
Mar 04, 2026