Isaac Newton
Title:
Isaac Newton
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
Aninventor, astronomer, physicist, and philosopher, Isaac Newton forever changed the way we see and understand the world. At one point, he was the world's leading authority in mathematics, optics, and alchemy. He built the first reflecting telescope, authored the book that became the basis for classical mechanics, and wrote the three laws of motion-and that's just a fraction of Sir Isaac Newton's achievements. Despite the fact that he's considered by many to be the most influential scientist in history, he actually wrote more about his Christian faith than he did about natural science. This "Christian Encounters" biography illuminates Newton's beliefs and how they shaped his view of the world he so desired to understand.
Year Published:
2010
Physical Description:
183 p. ; 18 cm.
Contents:
A "posthumous" son -- A narrow escape -- At the feet of giants -- Certain philosophical questions -- The annus mirabilus -- Emerging -- Conflict and regret -- To celebrate God -- Wisdom of the ancients -- Philosophy calls again -- The Principia -- Don't ask why -- In full view -- About the king's business -- A few last fights.
ISBN:
9781595553034
Publisher:
Nashville, Tenn. : Thomas Nelson, c2010.
