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Explore the captivating world of **Isaac Newton and Natural Philosophy**, where science intertwines with alchemy, religion, and politics. This brand new biography by Niccolo Guicciardini offers a profound insight into the life and works of one of history's greatest scientists. Newton, celebrated for his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics, optics, and astronomy, also engaged deeply with issues of faith and the quest for knowledge. Uncover his monumental work, *Philosophić Naturalis Principia Mathematica*, which lays the foundation of universal gravitation and motion, pivotal to the scientific revolution. With an emphasis on the intricate relationship between Newton's scientific endeavors and the tumultuous political climate of his era—including the Civil War, the Glorious Revolution, and the Hanoverian succession—this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay of science and society. Featuring the latest scholarship on Newton, this biography makes the complex ideas accessible to all readers. Delve into the natural philosophy that shaped modern science and discover how Isaac Newton's legacy continues to influence our understanding of the universe today. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781780239064. Year: 2018. Publisher: Reaktion Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780239064
Year: 2018
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Isaac Newton is generally regarded as one of the greatest scientists in history, yet the spectrum of his interests was much broader than that of a contemporary scientist. He was deeply involved in alchemical, religious, and biblical studies, and in the later part of his life he played a prominent role in British politics, economics, and the promotion of scientific research. Newton's pivotal work Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica, which sets out his laws of universal gravitation and motion, is regarded as one of the most important works in the history of science.
Niccolo Guicciardini's enlightening biography offers an accessible introduction to Newton's celebrated work in mathematics, optics, and astronomy, and to how Newton viewed these scientific fields in relation to his quest for the deepest secrets of the universe, matter theory and religion. Guicciardini sets Newton the natural philosopher in the troubled context of the religious and political debates that took place during Newton's life, which spanned from the years of the Civil War to the Restoration, the Glorious Revolution, and the Hanoverian succession.
Taking into account the latest Newtonian scholarship, this fast-paced biography will appeal to all those with an interest in this iconic figure and the great scientific revolution of the early modern period.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780239064
Year: 2018
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Description:
Isaac Newton is generally regarded as one of the greatest scientists in history, yet the spectrum of his interests was much broader than that of a contemporary scientist. He was deeply involved in alchemical, religious, and biblical studies, and in the later part of his life he played a prominent role in British politics, economics, and the promotion of scientific research. Newton's pivotal work Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica, which sets out his laws of universal gravitation and motion, is regarded as one of the most important works in the history of science.
Niccolo Guicciardini's enlightening biography offers an accessible introduction to Newton's celebrated work in mathematics, optics, and astronomy, and to how Newton viewed these scientific fields in relation to his quest for the deepest secrets of the universe, matter theory and religion. Guicciardini sets Newton the natural philosopher in the troubled context of the religious and political debates that took place during Newton's life, which spanned from the years of the Civil War to the Restoration, the Glorious Revolution, and the Hanoverian succession.
Taking into account the latest Newtonian scholarship, this fast-paced biography will appeal to all those with an interest in this iconic figure and the great scientific revolution of the early modern period.