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Steffen Ducheyne1, Casper Dewit1
1Centre Leo Apostel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Pleinlaan 2, B-1050, Brussels, Belgium.
Abstract:
This essay investigates how Nicolas Hartsoeker (1656-1725) engaged with and critiqued Isaac Newton's (1647-1727) Principia. Building on earlier work, this paper offers a comprehensive analysis of Hartsoeker's sustained opposition to Newton's ideas. By examining Hartsoeker's published writings, we develop a typology of his critiques, identifying key epistemological, methodological, and natural philosophical objections. Our analysis reveals Newton's core concepts and claims that Hartsoeker contested and explores the broader intellectual stakes of this scientific disagreement.
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