
Isaac Newton
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Newton's Formative Years and Annus Mirabilis
This chapter explores Isaac Newton's early questioning of physics principles during his time at Cambridge, and how the Great Plague led to a transformative period of isolation that sparked his groundbreaking discoveries. It emphasizes the importance of solitude, continuous writing, and the historical context of his advancements within the Renaissance and Enlightenment.
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