

The Newton You Didn't Know
Sep 22, 2022
Renowned scientist Newton was also a biblical scholar, religious mystic, and alchemist. This episode explores Newton's alchemy and the blurred boundaries between science, religion, and mysticism. It discusses Newton's laws of motion and his belief that he could find God through the search for unifying principles.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Significance of a Rare Book and Newton's Attention to Natural Phenomena
03:03 • 2min
Newton's Alchemy and its Connections to Astrology
04:57 • 2min
The Complexities of Science during the Scientific Revolution
07:19 • 4min
Newton's Laws of Motion
11:12 • 15min
Newton's Belief in Alchemy and the Pursuit of the Vegetative Principle
26:17 • 11min
The Blend of Old and New in Newton's Scientific Revolution
37:10 • 3min