Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727); VOLTAIRE, Franzois-Marie Arou
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Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727); VOLTAIRE, Franzois-Marie Arou
Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727); VOLTAIRE, Franois-Marie Arouet, also known as (1694-1778). English mathematician, physicist and astronomer
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This image captures a historic encounter between two of the most brilliant minds of the 17th and 18th centuries: Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and François-Marie Arouet, better known as Voltaire (1694-1778). The photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the intellectual exchange and debate that characterized the Age of Enlightenment. Newton, an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, is renowned for his groundbreaking work in the fields of mathematics and physics, including his laws of motion and universal gravitation. His seminal work, "Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica," published in 1687, revolutionized the scientific world and laid the foundation for classical mechanics. Voltaire, a French philosopher, historian, and poet, was a prolific writer and influential figure in the French Enlightenment. He is best known for his wit, satire, and advocacy for religious tolerance and individual freedom. Voltaire's works, such as "Candide" and "Letters on the English," challenged the established norms of his time and contributed significantly to the development of the Enlightenment movement. Despite their differences in backgrounds and areas of expertise, Newton and Voltaire shared a deep respect for each other's intellect and engaged in a lively correspondence. This photograph, though a work of art in its own right, serves as a reminder of the intellectual exchange and dialogue that characterized the Age of Enlightenment and continues to inspire us today.
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