Philosophical writings

Summary: Philosophical and technological writings of John A. Roebling. The writings pertain to several subjects, including: 1) Roebling's philosophical theories on matter, motion, causality, force and life and 2) his technological interests in the manufacture of wire rope, armor clad vessels, trans-Atlantic telegraph cables and the construction of suspension bridges. Included in this series are an original manuscript for a book, published journal articles, loose drafts and copies of essays and notebooks.

Among the philosophical writings present are Roebling's several part essay on 1) "The Truth of Nature," 2) "An Enquiry into the Nature and Origin of Matter" and 3) "Material and Immaterial Religion."

Theoretical writings on bridge construction are included in the sub-subseries "Technological" which includes notes for a "Bridge Book" and an essay on "American Bridges.