Discuss why Isaac Newton is/was viewed as such a pivotal figure. what is it about his scientific contrutions that are so important? give specific examples of his influence.
2006-11-13 13:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by tosin_20708 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
He took the earthly behavior of objects(springs, pendulums, levers) that were researched by Galilei[1] and the behavior of heavenly objects that was researched by Kepler[2] and combined them into ONE formula that explained BOTH[3].
This purely conceptual achievement guaranteed fame to Newton, And his opinion was even sometimes given too much weight.
For example he accused Leibniz of stealing his theories, and because he had so much influence he was able to unfairly prosecute Leibniz.[4]
2006-11-14 04:14:59 · answer #1 · answered by hq3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He also wrote a really weird commentary on the book of Revelation from the bible
2006-11-13 23:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by RYAN P C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you trying to get others to do your work for you? hit the library or search the internet....do the work yourself or you won't ever suceed in a future career if you don't have the knowledge.
2006-11-13 21:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by Kiara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity and Calculus, for starts.
2006-11-13 22:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by Adriana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called physics. He helped alot in that area, or so I'm told.
2006-11-13 21:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by Scalder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋