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Philosophical Society

Philosophical Society

This document contains rules and minutes for the Dumfries Philosophical Society. The minutes were recorded by James Dinwiddie between November 28, 1776 and December 12, 1778. This file consists of one document.
Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

This file contains a one page newspaper clipping from a Calcutta newspaper. The clipping is a reprinted editorial letter from Joseph Priestley denouncing the new theories of chemistry.
Lecture 4, 5

Lecture 4, 5

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1783 (?) deal with the properties of air and various experiments that demonstrate these.
Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5

Lecture 4 - Pneumatics; Lecture 5

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1787 (?) discuss the study of pneumatics. He notes its connection with air and the atmosphere. Dinwiddie records several experiments involving barometers, fountains, and pumps.
Introductory Lecture

Introductory Lecture

James Dinwiddie wrote this introductory lecture on January 19, 1792. He discusses knowledge, existence, and sensation and quotes Rene Descartes (Cogito ergo sum).
Fireworks, No. 1-3

Fireworks, No. 1-3

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1792 include lists of recipes for making various types of fireworks.
Trigonometry

Trigonometry

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on trigonometry. The notes begin with a series of definitions of angles, circles, and trigonometric measurements. They go on to mention various corollaries and theorems related to trigonometry.
Rules of Philosophy

Rules of Philosophy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 are entitled "Rules of Philosophy". They focus on natural philosophical topics including matter, motion, gravity, simple machines, projectiles, pneumatics, and pendula.
Time

Time

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 focus on time.
Diving Bell

Diving Bell

These notes written by James Dinwiddie ca. 1793 discuss the diving bell including various experiments to examine its properties.
Experimental Philosophy

Experimental Philosophy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie in 1801 outline a course in experimental philosophy. The lecture topics include matter, space, gravity, engines, projectiles, and pendula.
Natural History and Natural Philosophy

Natural History and Natural Philosophy

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie on June 1, 1807 focus on natural history and natural philosophy. Dinwiddie begins the notes by discussing man's superiority to other animals and goes on to discuss planetary motion.
Anatomy

Anatomy

These notes written by James Dinwiddie on November 10, 1807 are from an anatomy lecture discussing respiration.
Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics

Lecture of Mr. D.F. Walker on Hydrostatics

These notes written by James Dinwiddie on July 30, 1811 are from a lecture on hydrostatics given by Mr. D.F. Walker. The notes mention the hydrostatic paradox and Tantalus' cup as well as flotation experiments.
Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

Vitriolated Tartar/Nitre

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on vitrolated tartar and nitre. Dinwiddie discusses the chemical composition of each substance as well as various reactions when they are mixed with other compounds.
Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of...

Dynamics: 1. On the distinguishing properties of matter; 2. On the perserverance of matter; 3. Of the powers and activity of matter

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on matter. The notes are split into three sections; the first deals with the properties of matter including various propositions. The second discusses the perserverance of matter or what happens when forces are applied. The final section deals with the powers of matter and involves inertia and resistance.
Introduction; Mechanics

Introduction; Mechanics

These notes written by James Dinwiddie focus on topics in mechanics such as gravity, momentum, compound engines, and Ferguson's machine as well as matter, magnetism, electric shock, and capillary action in the introductory section.
Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory

Lecture 7 - Geology, Volcanic Theory

These lecture notes written by James Dinwiddie discuss theories related to volcanic eruptions. Dinwiddie also mentions physical structures of the volcano and historical dates for volcanic eruptions.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of September 6, 1779 to September 14, 1779 during which Dinwiddie was in Belfast.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of January 1, 1780 to January 24, 1780 during which time Dinwiddie was in Drogheda, Ireland.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of February 15, 1795 to March 31, 1795. During this period, Dinwiddie lived in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of April 1, 1795 to May 8, 1795 during which he resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 23, 1795 to August 27, 1795 during which he resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 28, 1795 to November 5, 1795. During this period, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of June 5, 1796 to July 2, 1796 during which time Dinwiddie was residing in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 2, 1796 to August 24, 1796. During this time, Dinwiddie resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of August 26, 1796 to September 24, 1796. During this period he resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of September 25, 1796 to November 6, 1796. During this period he resided in Calcutta.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of November 4, 1797 to December 15, 1797. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 16, 1797 to January 17, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of March 7, 1798 to April 8, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal that is 46 pages in length.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of May 4, 1798 to June 4, 1798. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
Journal

Journal

This personal journal written by James Dinwiddie spans the period of December 4, 1798 to February 2, 1799. During this period he resided in Calcutta. This file consists of one journal.
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