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In writing Newton's biography, I have attempted, in accordance with my understanding of biography as a literary form, to avoid composing an essay on Newtonian science. At the same time I have sought to make Newton the scientist the central character of my drama.

Richard S. Westfall

Enthusiasm is not necessarily equivalent to understanding.

Richard S. Westfall

Geniuses... are more apt to indicate the line of march into the future than to reflect the consensus accepted in their own time.

Richard S. Westfall

Richard S. Westfall

Richard S. Westfall

Born: April 22, 1924

Died: August 21, 1996 (aged 72)

Bio: Richard S. Westfall was an American academic, biographer and historian of science. He is best known for his biography of Isaac Newton and his work on the scientific revolution of the 17th century.

Known for:

Never at Rest (1980)
The Life of Isaac Newton (1993)
Isaac Newton

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