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#214 – Jed Buchwald: Isaac Newton and the Philosophy of Science

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Challenging Perception: Newton's Transformative Insights

This chapter examines the revolutionary ideas of Isaac Newton in relation to the traditional academic curriculum and the scientific method of his time. It highlights his critical perspective on established facts and the nature of reality, contrasting Aristotelian views with modern interpretations. Additionally, the chapter explores historical experiments on visual acuity, the role of scientific instruments, and the complexities of human perception in the context of Newton's groundbreaking work.

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