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"Not so long ago the scientific revolution was interpreted in terms of competing metaphysically loaded worldviews. For example, Koyré argued, to simplify, that Huygens and Leibniz rejected Newton's physics because they (correctly) thought it incompatible with the mechanical philosophy, which Newton, in turn, rejected as wedded to the wrong kind of hypotheses (see, e.g., Koyré 1950: 262). While not strictly false this picture is misleading because the debate between Huygens and Newton was also centered on empirical arguments, which helped settled it (Schliesser & Smith 1995; Maglo 2003; Schliesser & Smith, forthcoming). In fact, by building on I.B. Cohen's idea of a 'Newtonian style,' and by focusing on Newton's evidential arguments, George Smith (2014) and Bill Harper (2011) revolutionized Newton studies (see also Harper & Smith 1995; for an overview, Smeenk & Schliesser 2013)"--

Metaphysics --- Newton, Isaac, - 1642-1727

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Mathematics --- Newton, Isaac, - 1642-1727

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"Mathematics is, in many ways, the most generic and abstract of all systems of human thought. Once Newton found he could describe dynamics and planetary motions using purely mathematical laws and deductive processes, he understood that there was no limit to what else could be explained -- given time and ingenuity every aspect of Nature would find its mathematical roots. Newton himself repeatedly stated how aspects of chemistry, biology and even human thought could be accessed by his method. He also acknowledged how immense the task would be, involving many contributors over many centuries, however once the system was in place, it could be extended indefinitely. Although not fully understood during his lifetime, the Newtonian method has since been applied to many subjects outside of physics, including chemistry, physiology and philosophy. This book analyses the Newtonian method and demonstrates how it represents the very roots of our understanding of the great world system we live in today"--

Physics --- Newton, Isaac, - 1642-1727