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The Dark Side of Isaac Newton: Science's Greatest Fraud?
by Nick Kollerstrom
As someone who is unlikely to just accept what I'm told I often seek out different points-of-view on a topic and research quite extensively before making a decision as to where I stand on a particular issue, so when I came across this alternative history of one of the most revered individuals showing a darker, less pleasant side I know that I'm going to enjoy it!
Widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time, Sir Isaac Newton appears to have been very modest about his discoveries and his advancement of mathematics, science and theology as illustrated by a comment contained in a letter he wrote to Robert Hooke in February 1676 - "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." There is no doubt that Newton contributed to many different fields and whether the accusations contained in this book are accurate or not he was clearly a knowledgeable person. We must also consider the possibility that people wish to discredit him for their own personal gain which would sadden me if true. However, as far as I can see the contents of the book have come from information already established as genuine and it doesn't come across as though the author just holds a grudge as is so often the case in these types of books. That said, the author is known for conspiracism on a variety of topics - something which very much fascinates me.
All in all, this comes across as a relatively reliable study of the life of Newton and is well written, intriguing and solidly structured.
Many thanks to Pen & Sword History for an ARC.
Widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time, Sir Isaac Newton appears to have been very modest about his discoveries and his advancement of mathematics, science and theology as illustrated by a comment contained in a letter he wrote to Robert Hooke in February 1676 - "If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." There is no doubt that Newton contributed to many different fields and whether the accusations contained in this book are accurate or not he was clearly a knowledgeable person. We must also consider the possibility that people wish to discredit him for their own personal gain which would sadden me if true. However, as far as I can see the contents of the book have come from information already established as genuine and it doesn't come across as though the author just holds a grudge as is so often the case in these types of books. That said, the author is known for conspiracism on a variety of topics - something which very much fascinates me.
All in all, this comes across as a relatively reliable study of the life of Newton and is well written, intriguing and solidly structured.
Many thanks to Pen & Sword History for an ARC.