Isaac Newton: Adventurer in Thought (Cambridge Science Biographies)

Author: Hall, A. Rupert

Brand: Cambridge University Press

Edition: Revised ed.

Binding: paperback

Format: Import

Number Of Pages: 488

Release Date: 11-04-1996

Part Number: 15 b/w illus. 1 table

Details: Product Description
In this elegant, absorbing biography of Isaac Newton (1642–1727), Rupert Hall surveys the vast field of modern scholarship in order to interpret Newton's mathematical and experimental approach to nature. Mathematics was always the deepest, most innovative and productive of Newton's interests. However, he was also a historian, theologian, chemist, civil servant, and natural philosopher. These diverse studies were unified in his single design as a Christian to explore every facet of God's creation. The story of Newton's life and discoveries has been greatly altered by exploration of his huge manuscript legacy during the last forty years, throwing new light upon his personality and intellect. Hall's discussion of this research shows that Newton cannot simply be explained as a Platonist, mystic, or magus. He remains a complex and enigmatic genius with an immensely imaginative and commonsensical mind.
Review
'… admirable and scholastic tome …'. Irish Astronomical Journal
Book Description
Absorbing survey of the vast, modern scholarship on the complex, enigmatic, diverse genius of Newton.
From the Back Cover
The story of Isaac Newton's life and discoveries had been greatly altered by exploration of his huge manuscript legacy during the last thirty to forty years. This research has thrown new light upon both his personality and his intellect. Rupert Hall's discussion of this research shows that Newton cannot simply be explained as a Platonist, mystic, or magus. He remains a complex and enigmatic genius with a mind both immensely imaginative and immensely commonsensical.

EAN: 9780521566698

Package Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.0 x 1.3 inches

Languages: English