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The scope of newton's mathematics

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in the section "Mid-life" I believe the comma after "subject" in the passage "His work on the subject, usually referred to as fluxions or calculus" ought to be removed. The preceding sentence refers to mathematics (as a whole) and the comma would be correct only if Newton did mathematical work only in calculus; but he also did work on the binomial theorem etc. 71.245.188.249 (talk) 18:15, 5 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. The sentence is in the subsection "Calculus", so the "subject" referred to is calculus, not mathematics in general. Although the paragraph is a bit disjointed and could use a rewrite. Richard-of-Earth (talk) 03:56, 24 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Inclusion of his work on subsequent editions of Geographia Generalis

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Some of the figures added by Newton to the Geographia Generalis

The Geographia Generalis is considered to be one of the major pieces of literature in the establishment of modern geography. This book was edited extensively by Newton, who released updated editions in 1672 and 1681, containing several new figures and tables. While the original book is by Bernhardus Varenius, it is likely as well known as it is because of Newtons involvement. Where/how would be the best way to include this content within the page?

Source 1 Source 2 GeogSage (⚔Chat?⚔) 23:57, 15 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Newton and Arianism

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Much of what people claim to know about Newton, for example that he was a believer but also an Arian, is based on what was known before 1998, when his manuscripts could not yet be accessed by the general public. But now there are good reasons to deny that he was an Arian.

In Yahuda MS 14 Newton we read (p. 273):

"Soe there is divinity in the Father, divinity in the Son, & divinity in the Holy Ghost, & yet there are not three divinities but one divinity which is originally in the Father & by descent or communication in the Son & Holy Ghost."

This is not classical Arianism. Link to the manuscript (search for 'Soe there is divinity'): https://www.newtonproject.ox.ac.uk/view/texts/diplomatic/THEM00057

See also: https://philpapers.org/rec/PFIWIN

Watch-Wiki (talk) 15:02, 10 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Infobox

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The "Political party" line in his infobox under personal details should be moved to be under his parlamentary posstion. Felixsj (talk) 19:37, 18 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]