Newton is an evocative intellectual history of the life andideas of Isaac Newton the natural philosopher, covering hisinfluential thoughts about philosophical problems, our knowledge ofnature, and even the nature of the divine.

Offers a comprehensive and highly accessible introduction tothe life and ideas of Isaac Newton, emphasizing his influentialcontributions to the field of philosophy

Covers the principal philosophical topics that captivatedNewton’s mind, from our knowledge of nature to the nature ofthe divine

Includes the most recent and innovative research regardingNewton’s views on theology and philosophy

Emphasizes the philosophical importance of Newton’s workto the history of philosophy and his engagement with the ideas ofboth historic and contemporary figures such as Galileo andDescartes, Leibniz and Locke