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    Born the 4th of January 1643, Isaac Newton became a revolutionary scientist who made discoveries in physics, mathematics, alchemy, and a variety of other subjects. Because he lived during the 17th century Newton was a major part of the Scientific Revolution; a time of scientific acceleration and learning. It was started by a Protestant Revolution that sparked interest in both religious and scientific thought (PBS, 2016). People were looking at the world through a scientific lens because they…

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    Isaac Newton may have been born prematurely, but he had a very large impact on our world. He was a very accomplished natural philosopher (physicist), scientist, and an English mathematician with discoveries in optics, motion, and mathematics. Every element of Isaac’s life came from hard work and self initiative. Therefore, he never needed help in finances or education he earned everything. On Christmas Day in 1642, Hannah Newton gave birth to her son Isaac Newton. Isaac’s family never expected…

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    101 June 10, 2016 Sir Isaac Newton and his Involvement in the Scientific Revolution Sir Isaac Newton, a renowned scientist known for a multitude of discoveries and inventions, was a critical factor in the Scientific Revolution. Sir Isaac Newton may not have made his contributions to the scientific revolution “from scratch,” he instead used prior discovered knowledge and made his own improved hypotheses which he later proved through experimentation. The first of Sir Isaac Newton’s…

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    Isaac Newton was one of the most influential scientists of the 17th-century and is now considered one of the most influential scientists of all time. He was born on January 4, 1643 to Hannah Ayscough Newton, in Woolsthorpe, England. Isaac Newton was a physicist and mathematician during the Scientific Revolution. He developed the principles of modern physics that are taught today. By 1666, Newton had developed the theory of gravitation. He had also come up with ideas about the diffraction of…

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    ever wonder why the planets stay in orbit? Or do you ever wonder how calculus came to be? Well, you can thank Isaac Newton for these things. He was a scientist and mathematician and was a big help in the 17th century. Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, England, United Kingdom, and died on March 1, 1727 in London, England, United kingdom at the age of 85. Isaac Newton studied for a degree in law. For college he enrolled in King’s school in Grantham, which is a town in…

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    The Impact of Isaac Newton on Modern Science Historical Context Isaac Newton was born into a place and time that situated him in what was the beginning of the age of enlightenment. The mid to late 1600’s were the beginning of a movement that emphasized individualism and reason rather than tradition. Isaac Newton benefitted greatly by being born in this period in time rather than 50 years earlier where the same opportunities he had would not be available and the amount of information available…

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    Throughout all events in history and through all decades of art and literature, one thing has been made abundantly clear: Humans do not enjoy oppression. Humanity is consistent in its innate desire to fight any oppressive leader or social behavior that infringes on their rights as an individual. Whether it be through social and political movements or war, humankind has shown that what every individual wants - above all else - is freedom. They crave the freedom to live as they choose, protecting…

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    developing the three laws of gravity, creating the reflecting telescope, and developing calculus. Newton's second law has helped us to develop almost anything that moves, from cars to planes. Newton's life is one of much interest, & a great story to tell. Isaac Newton was born into a family of farmers in Woolsthrope England, the year of 1643 January 4th. His father dying three months prior Newton's death, and his mother leaving him at age 5, left him to live with his grandmother all through…

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    Sir Isaac Newton was one of the greatest minds of the 17th century Scientific Revolution. He helped develop the principles of modern physics and also a new type of math called calculus. His book Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica has been called the single most influential book on physics (“Sir Isaac Newton”, 2014). Despite all this, he remained a humble man who once said, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants (“Isaac Newton”, n.d.)”.…

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    Sir Isaac Newton, born on the 4th of January, 1643; was an astronomer, philosopher, scientist, and a mathematician and physicist who developed the principles of modern physics. The Scientific Revolution of the 17th century credited him as a genius--his work was so brilliant and advanced that he was the first ever scientist to be knighted, which explains the "Sir" preceding his name. Although his discoveries would change the world of science, he did not care the fame that came with them. He was…

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