Andrew Janiak
Newton (Blackwell Great Minds)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405187282
- author:
- Andrew Janiak
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.1 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Other Historical Subjects, History of Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Newton explores the life and ideas of Isaac Newton, natural philosopher, delving into his influential thoughts on philosophical problems, our knowledge of nature, and the divine.
This comprehensive introduction to Newton's work examines the principal philosophical topics that captivated his mind, from understanding the natural world to questions about the divine. Recent research on Newton's views on theology and philosophy is also featured.
The book sheds light on the significance of Newton's contributions to the history of philosophy, as well as his engagement with the ideas of prominent thinkers such as Galileo and Descartes, Leibniz and Locke.
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