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The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World

Edward Dolnick

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Rating
6.5/10
Difficulty
Moderate
Read time
7 hours
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Audible & Kindle

378 pagesRead October 23, 2014

Before readingWhy I picked it up

Another book inspired by my love for science and history. Newton had big impact in the world with his scientific contributions and I wanted to learn more about his life.

After readingPosted

A history of the scientific method and the contributions of Isaac Newton and other key figures of the scientific revolution. Clockwork Universe explores the world and context in which these scientists lived in and how it would shape the course of their lives and work. I found the book hard to follow and I didn't feel invested that much in the key figures stories.

Three reasons to read it

  1. Those interested in the history and the history of science specifically
  2. The history of Isaac Newton and the transition to modern science
  3. Learn about London in the 1600s

Notes for this book are still being transcribed.

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Major themes

  1. Isaac Newton
  2. Royal Society
  3. Modern World
  4. Clockwork Universe
  5. Science
  6. Philosophy
  7. Mathematics
  8. Innovation
  9. Discovery
  10. Knowledge
  11. Astronomy
  12. Gravity
  13. Mechanics
  14. Optics
  15. Religion
  16. Nature

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