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Description for Newton
Paperback. Newton is an evocative intellectual history of the life and ideas of Isaac Newton the natural philosopher, covering his influential thoughts about philosophical problems, our knowledge of nature, and even the nature of the divine. Series: Blackwell Great Minds. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: HP; PDA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 280.
Newton is an evocative intellectual history of the life and ideas of Isaac Newton the natural philosopher, covering his influential thoughts about philosophical problems, our knowledge of nature, and even the nature of the divine.
Newton is an evocative intellectual history of the life and ideas of Isaac Newton the natural philosopher, covering his influential thoughts about philosophical problems, our knowledge of nature, and even the nature of the divine.
- Offers a comprehensive and highly accessible introduction to the life and ideas of Isaac Newton, emphasizing his influential contributions to the field of philosophy
- Covers the principal philosophical topics that captivated Newton’s mind, from our knowledge of nature to the nature of the divine
- Includes the most recent and innovative research regarding Newton’s views on theology and philosophy
- Emphasizes the philosophical importance of Newton’s work ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Great Minds
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405187282
SKU
V9781405187282
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Ref
99-50
About Andrew Janiak
Andrew Janiak is the Creed C. Black Associate Professor of Philosophy at Duke University, where he directs the graduate program in history and philosophy of science, technology and medicine. He is the author of Newton as Philosopher (2008), the co-editor of Interpreting Newton: Critical Essays (with Eric Schliesser, 2012), and the editor of Newton: Philosophical Writings (2014, second edition). He ... Read more
Reviews for Newton
“Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers/faculty.” (Choice, 1 August 2015)