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Focusing on the Radical Enlightenment from 1660 to 1825, this collection features fifteen essays by international scholars that explore its characteristics, significance, and influence across multiple regions, including England, Ireland, and the Americas. As the first dedicated English-language anthology on the subject, it offers a timely and thorough overview of contemporary research while introducing new studies that deepen the understanding of this transformative period in history.

In this monograph, Steffen Ducheyne explores Newton's complex natural-philosophical methodology, highlighting its evolution and significance beyond empirical science. The book examines Newton's causal realism, theories on space and time, and the interplay between his theology and natural philosophy, addressing both successes and limitations.

Focusing on Newton's scientific methodology, the monograph offers a thorough historical and philosophical analysis. It emphasizes Newton's careful differentiation between physico-mathematical and physical approaches to force, arguing that the mathematical treatment should always precede the physical one. This exploration sheds light on the foundational principles of Newtonian science and its impact on subsequent scientific thought.