Newton

Kosmos – Bios – Logos

Stepanova Irena

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In 1936, following the sale of Newton's unpublished manuscripts at auction, the scientific world was shocked: it turned out that Newton's writings in physics and mathematics, often considered the foundations of modern science, were only a fragment of his writings, most of which were focused on theology and alchemy. In this study of Newton's work and thought, Irena Štepanova argues for a Newton who was not the man of cold reason we know, but a "priest-scientist" with the life-long intention of carrying out an examination of God himself, as he revealed himself in both the world and in scriptural writings.

Contents:

Acknowledgements

I. Introduction
II. Sources of Newton's Inspiration
III. Newton the Theologian and Historian
IV. Newton the alchemist
V. Newton – the natural philosopher (scientist)
VI. Analysis of the Scholium Generale
VII. Conclusions

Zusammenfassung
Literature
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3

About the Author

Irena Stepanova graduated simultaneously from the Czech Technical University as a civil engineer and from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague as an organist. Recently, she received a doctoral degree in history and philosophy of science.

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