Newton's Impact

The video explores the impact of Newtonian synthesis on religion, society, and European thought. It discusses how Newton's laws influenced thinkers and critics of the established order. The speaker shares insights from a mentor who studied Newton's manuscripts, revealing Newton's struggle with the relationship between matter and spirit. The video also covers Newton's response to Spinosism and how it inspired the speaker's first book.

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