History of Science: Antiquity to 1700

The Force of Issac Newton (1x34)

Date de diffusion: Jan 01, 2003

Isaac Newton may be the most recognizable figure in the history of science. We look at Newton's life, his achievements in physics and astronomy, and his response to the mechanical philosophy in terms of the concept of force. We also deal with his less well-known activities, for the author of "Newtonian physics" spent even more time studying alchemy and biblical prophecies and developing his own (heretical) theology.