Llewellyn, Robert R.  “Whitehead and Newton on Space and Time Structure.”  Process Studies 3, no. 4 (Winter 1973): 239-258.

Abstract

This study argues that Newton and Whitehead share a common understanding of the status and function of a uniform and independent space and time structure in scientific inquiry.  For both Newton and Whitehead some privileged space and time structure is presupposed by any physical analysis; specifically, in Newton's analysis of gravitation and in Whitehead's analysis of impetus this structure functions as the framework in terms of which definite physical characteristics are then analyzed.  [Abstract from The Philosopher’s Index]