[PAR] [TLE] Principles of Philosophy [SEP] Principles of Philosophy (Latin: "Principia philosophiae" ) is a book by René Descartes.  In essence it is a synthesis of the "Discourse on Method" and "Meditations on First Philosophy" It was written in Latin, published in 1644 and dedicated to Elisabeth of Bohemia, with whom Descartes had a long-standing friendship.  A French version ("Les Principes de la Philosophie") followed in 1647.  It set forth the principles of nature—the Laws of Physics—as Descartes viewed them.  Most notably, it set forth the principle that in the absence of external forces, an object's motion will be uniform and in a straight line.  Newton borrowed this principle from Descartes and included it in his own "Principia"; to this day, it is still generally referred to as Newton's First Law of Motion.  The book was primarily intended to replace the Aristotelian curriculum then used in French and British Universities.  The work provides a systematic statement of his metaphysics and natural philosophy, and represents the first truly comprehensive, mechanistic account of the universe. [PAR] [TLE] Elisabeth of the Palatinate [SEP] Elisabeth of the Palatinate (26 December 1618 – 11 February 1680), also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia, Princess Elisabeth of the Palatinate, or Princess-Abbess of Herford Abbey, was the eldest daughter of Frederick V, Elector Palatine (who was briefly King of Bohemia), and Elizabeth Stuart.  She was born in Heidelberg, Germany, spending the first nine years of her life there.  When she was nine, she went to live in Leyden, with her brother and was raised in a nursery palace to complete her studies.  After finishing her studies, she was deemed ready to live in The Hague with her mother.
[PAR] [TLE] Principles of Philosophy [ SEP ] Principles of Philosophy ( Latin : " Principia philosophiae " ) is a book by René Descartes . In essence it is a synthesis of the " Discourse on Method " and " Meditations on First Philosophy " It was written in Latin , published in 1644 and dedicated to Elisabeth of Bohemia , with whom Descartes had a long - standing friendship . A French version ( " Les Principes de la Philosophie " ) followed in 1647 . It set forth the principles of nature — the Laws of Physics — as Descartes viewed them . Most notably , it set forth the principle that in the absence of external forces , an object 's motion will be uniform and in a straight line . Newton borrowed this principle from Descartes and included it in his own " Principia " ; to this day , it is still generally referred to as Newton 's First Law of Motion . The book was primarily intended to replace the Aristotelian curriculum then used in French and British Universities . The work provides a systematic statement of his metaphysics and natural philosophy , and represents the first truly comprehensive , mechanistic account of the universe . [PAR] [TLE] Elisabeth of the Palatinate [ SEP ] Elisabeth of the Palatinate ( 26 December 1618 – 11 February 1680 ) , also known as Elisabeth of Bohemia , Princess Elisabeth of the Palatinate , or Princess - Abbess of Herford Abbey , was the eldest daughter of Frederick V , Elector Palatine ( who was briefly King of Bohemia ) , and Elizabeth Stuart . She was born in Heidelberg , Germany , spending the first nine years of her life there . When she was nine , she went to live in Leyden , with her brother and was raised in a nursery palace to complete her studies . After finishing her studies , she was deemed ready to live in The Hague with her mother .
Who was the father of the person "Principles of Philosophy" was dedicated to?
Who was the father of the person " Principles of Philosophy " was dedicated to ?
Frederick V, Elector Palatine
Frederick V, Elector Palatine