Isaac Newton's Philosophy of Sacred Space and Sacred Time: An Essay on the History of an Idea [Hardcover]

Gregory Gillette (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0773454063 | ISBN-13: 978-0773454064 | Publication Date: March 27, 2007

This study contributes to the debate over the relationship between science and religion by examining Sir Isaac Newton s construal of space and time in his Principia Mathematica and other important works. This book should appeal to scholars interested in the philosophy of religion, theology, and the history of science.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The history of science is often told as a transition from foolish, dogmatic credulity before the
scientific revolution to hardheaded skepticism
afterward. Dr. Gillette s work helps us to see that in a very important sense the story is the reverse. Many modern scientists do look upon their findings with a healthy and modest skepticism, but far too many have extrapolated from their empirical observations to dogmatic metaphysical claims clinging to them with fervent faith. The present book places before them one of the greatest scientists of all time, whose thinking in this regard they would do well to
emulate. --Dr. Ben Lockerd Professor of English Grand Valley State University

With analytical depth, Dr. Gillette provides erudite insights into particular aspects of Newton s work regarding cosmology and metaphysics. This book will certainly generate more academic curiosity
regarding Newton s corpus for scholars and
teachers of both the sciences and the humanities --Dr. Eric Grabowsky Assistant Professor Communications Department University of Mary S.D.

Dr. Gillette argues forcefully that Isaac Newton, arguably the greatest physicist to have ever lived and unarguably a deeply committed Christian is an exemplar of how a scientist can do deeply
theoretical work in a way that does not deny the active presence of God in the physical universe . . . Philosophers of religion, theologians, and historians of science will find this book immensely useful --Dr. Gary Jason Adjunct Professor of Philosophy California State University - Fullerton

About the Author

Dr. Gregory Gillette is a member of the Mathematics Department at the Pennsylvania State University s Greater Allegheny campus. He holds a Ph.D. in Fluid and Solid Mechanics from the Catholic University of America School of Engineering. Dr. Gillette s scholarly interests include the study of traditional perspectives of the mathematical sciences and the pursuit of mathematics as a liberal discipline.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 136 pages
• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr (March 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773454063
• ISBN-13: 978-0773454064
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,654,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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