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Leibniz and Newton: A Calculus Controversy

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    Leibniz and Newton: A Calculus Controversy

  • Newton's First Annotation on Calculus

    Newton's First Annotation on Calculus

  • Leibniz Begins Work on Calculus

    Leibniz Begins Work on Calculus

  • Newton Publishes his Book Principia

    Newton Publishes his Book Principia

    Massaschusetts Mathematics Standard:
    PC.P.1 Use mathematical induction to prove theorems and verify summation formulas
  • Newton Publishes Explanation of his Annotation for Calculus of Rate of Change

    Newton Publishes Explanation of his Annotation for Calculus of Rate of Change

    Massachusetts State Standard for Mathematics: PC.P.9 Relate the slope of a tangent line at a specific point on a curve to the instantaneous rate of change. Explain the significance of a horizontal tangent line. Apply these concepts to the solution of problems.
  • L'Hôpital Publishes Opinion on Controversy

    L'Hôpital Publishes Opinion on Controversy

    L'Hôpital gives the opinion that while Newton published his calculus first, the notation offered by Leibniz is superior to that of the English mathematician.
  • Royal College Rules in Favor of Newton Inventing Calculus

    Royal College Rules in Favor of Newton Inventing Calculus

    Newton himself writes the final decision for the academic jury.