Janus faces of genius, the: the role of alchemy in newton's thought
Auteur :
Dobbs, Betty Jo Teeter
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521524872
Date de publication :
22 août 2002
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,3 x 2,6 cm
Poids :
610 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This major re-evaluation of Isaac Newton's intellectual life shows how his pioneering work in mathematics, physics, and cosmology was intertwined with his study of alchemy. Newton's work is interpreted as a constant attempt to bring together partial truths, with the larger goal of restoring true natural philosophy and true religion.