Newton and Newtonianism: New Studies (International Archives of the History of Ideas Archives internationales d'histoire des idées) [Hardcover]

J.E. Force (Editor), S. Hutton (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2005 | ISBN-10: 1402019696 | ISBN-13: 978-1402019692 | Edition: 1

This volume contains eleven essays by eminent scholars which focus on Newton's theology, his study of alchemy, the early reception of Newtonianism, and the history of Newton scholarship. It includes unique accounts of the attempts over the last quarter of the twentieth century, to publish Sir Isaac Newton's theological manuscripts, including an essay by the eminent historian of philosophy, Richard H. Popkin, regarding his involvement in this enterprise, as well as essays by Rob Iliffe and Scott Mandelbrote, the founding Editorial Directors of the Newton Manuscript Project, recently set up to publish Newton's unpublished manuscripts for the first time. The volume also features the emerging interpretations of Newton's seminal theological thought, and its relationship to his scientific work, as well as other important essays which illuminate Newton's influence upon so many of the complex and seemingly paradoxical patterns of the Enlightenment.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews of the first edition: "The book is an outcome of the efforts of several eminent scholars who are committed to the long standing project of publishing all of Newton’s widely scattered unpublished papers. These papers open up a new view on aspects of Newton’s thoughts that were scarcely acknowledged hitherto … . The essays of the collection elucidate either the current state of Newton studies or the seminal figure of Newton himself." (Karl-Heinz Schlote, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1081, 2006)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 263 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (May 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402019696
• ISBN-13: 978-1402019692
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,875,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)