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Quote: Author: Robert Iliffe

Year Published: 2007

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: PDF 144 pages

ISBN: 0199298033 (0-19-929803-3)

ISBN 13: 9780199298037 (978-0-19-929803-7)

List Price: $11.95

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Newton's contributions to an understanding of the heavens and the earth are considered to be unparalleled. This book explains his scientific theories, and uses unpublished writings to paint a picture of an extremely complex man whose beliefs had a huge impact on Europe's political, intellectual, and religious landscape.This Very Short Introduction uses Newton's own unpublished writings to provide ...Newton's contributions to an understanding of the heavens and the earth are considered to be unparalleled. This book explains his scientific theories, and uses unpublished writings to paint a picture of an extremely complex man whose beliefs had a huge impact on Europe's political, intellectual, and religious landscape.This Very Short Introduction uses Newton's own unpublished writings to provide fascinating insight into the man who kept the Royal Society under his thumb, was Head of the Mint, and whose contributions to our understanding of the heavens and the earth are considered by many to be unparalleled.The author begins with the legends surrounding Newton before next exploring the forces that shaped his life, introducing, along the way, many of the key thinkers and politicians of the time. Although Newton's science was largely revered (his reputation reached near-immortal status with the publication of the Principia), theologically, his beliefs were very controversial. He was a fanatical Protestant, and claimed that tribes like the Goths, Vandals, and Huns had tried to save the planet from the corruption of the Catholics. He was also convinced that he was specially chosen by God to protect the original, pure form of Christianity, and viewed any criticisms directed at him as a form of persecution.Resisting the urge to show how Newton's views on alchemy, mathematics, physics, and religion complemented one another, the author instead emphasises that these were the very different obsessions of an extremely complex man whose beliefs at the time dominated England's political, religious, and intellectual landscape.Newton's contributions to our understanding of the heavens and the earth are considered by many to be unparalleled. This Very Short Introduction explains his remarkable scientific theories, and also uses Newton's own unpublished writings to paint a picture of an extremely complex man whose beliefs had a huge impact on Europe's political, intellectual, and religious landscape.Newton's reputation was the subject of intense debate long before his death in 1727. While alive, numerous opponents sought to topple his theories, and his views on religion were considered by many to be unorthodox. For the vast majority of scholars, however, his groundbreaking approach to science overrode all else. This book makes use of previously unpublished private writings and manuscript sources to present a concise exploration of the internal springs of Newton's complex character. Robert Iliffe describes Newton's studies in fields ranging from alchemy, physics, and mathematics, as well as his controversial religious beliefs, and concludes with a consideration of the legacy left after his demise. Newton will gratify readers who are interested in the real history behind one of the world's most legendary scientists.

1. The Legend

2. Playing philosophically

3. 'In the prime of his life for invention'

4. The Perils of Publicity

5. God's protoplast

6. Athanasius and Attila

7. The Divine Book

8. Embroiled with Women

9. Lord and Master of all

10. NewtonolatrySlim yet informative...The style is elegant and he steers through the shoals of Newton's difficult personality - he made enemies everywhere he went - and the more controversial aspects of his career - the alchemy and heresy - with an assured hand.

1. A National Man

2. Playing philosophically

3. The Marvellous years

4. The censorious multitude

5. A true hermetic philosopher

6. One of God's choen few

7. The Divine Book

8. In the city

9. Lord and Master of all

10. Centaurs and other animals FileSize 5.10 MB

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