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Newton: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Newton: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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This Very Short Introduction uses Newton's own unpublished writings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. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series
from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost
every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to
get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine
facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make
interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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