Hľadanie: The Metaphysical World of Isaac Newton

Newton's heretical writings on theology, spirituality, alchemy, and prophecy, uncovered and analyzed.Isaac Newton (1643-1727) is still regarded by the world as the greatest scientist who ever lived. He invented calculus, discovered the binomial theorem, explained the rainbow, built the first reflecting telescope, and explained the force of gravity. In his famous masterpiece, Principia Mathematica, he described the mechanics of the physical universe with unimagined precision, proving the cosmos was put together according to laws. The perfection of these laws implied a perfect legislator. To Newton, they were proof that God existed. At the same time Newton was writing Principia Mathematica, he was writing a twin volume that he might have called, had it been completed, Principia Theologia--Principles of Theology. This other masterpiece of Newton, kept secret because of the heresies it contained, consists of thousands of essays providing equation-incisive answers to the spiritual questions that have plagued mankind through the ages. Examining Newton's secret writings, John Chambers shows how his brilliance extended into alchemy, spirituality, the search for lost continents such as Atlantis, and a quest to uncover the "corrupted texts" that were rife in the Bibles of his time. Although he was a devout Christian, Newton's work on the Bible was focused not on restoring the original Jewish and Christian texts but on rediscovering the one true religion that existed prior to the Flood of Noah, when science and spirituality were one. The author shows that a single thread runs through Newton's metaphysical explorations: He is attempting to chart the descent of man's soul from perfection to the present day. The author also examines Newton's alternate timeline of ancient history and his study of prophecy through the Book of Revelations, including his prediction of an Apocalypse in the year 2060 followed by a radically transformed world. He shows that Newton's great hope was that these writings would provide a moral compass for humanity as it embarked upon the great enterprise that became our technological world.

Knižka približuje život a dielo geniálneho anglického fyzika, matematika a astronóma, ktorý sformuloval zásady matematickej analýzy a vedeckého výskumu. Zaviedol nové pojmy v mechanike, ako hmotnosť, sila, gravitácia, akcia a reakcia, zotrvačnosť. Z aoberal sa aj optikou a metalurgiou. Zákony, princípy a metódy, ktoré objavil, sa stali základnými kameňmi fyziky, astronómie a matematiky a dodnes ovplyvňujú náš život.

Knižka približuje život a dielo geniálneho anglického fyzika, matematika a astronóma, ktorý sformuloval zásady matematickej analýzy a vedeckého výskumu. Zaviedol nové pojmy v mechanike, ako hmotnosť, sila, gravitácia, akcia a reakcia, zotrvačnosť. Z aoberal sa aj optikou a metalurgiou. Zákony, princípy a metódy, ktoré objavil, sa stali základnými kameňmi fyziky, astronómie a matematiky a dodnes ovplyvňujú náš život.

The Helmut Newton SUMO was a titanic book that towered above anything previously attempted. Twenty years later, we celebrate the legacy of this publishing venture in an XL edition, the result of a project conceived by Helmut Newton and revised by his wife June. Gathering464 imagesand a new bookletthat takes us through the making of the SUMO, it’s a spectacular tribute to the larger-than-life photographer.Helmut Newton(1920–2004) always showed a healthy disdain for the easy or predictable, so it’s no surprise that the SUMOwas an irresistible project. The idea of a book the size of a private exhibition, with spectacular images reproduced to state-of-the-art origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, experimental dialogue between photographer and publisher. With the SUMOweighing in—boxed and shrink-wrapped—at 35.4 kg (just under 80 pounds), Newton created a landmark book that stood head and shoulders above anything previously attempted, both in terms of conceptual extravagance and technical specifications.Published in an edition of 10,000 signed and numbered copies, the SUMOsold out soon after publication and quickly multiplied its value. It now features in numerous collections around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The legendary copy number one, signed by more than 100 of the book’s featured celebrities, broke the record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century, sold at an auction in Berlin on April 6, 2000 for 620,000 German marks—about 317,000 euros.Now, this XL edition celebrates 20 years of SUMO, the result of a project conceived by Helmut Newton some years ago. Revised by his wife June, the volume gathers464 images and a newbooklet that takes us through the making-of this publishing venture—a spectacular tribute to the larger-than-life Helmut Newton, now in a friendly format.Images © The Helmut Newton Estate / Maconochie Photography The photographer Helmut Newton(1920–2004) was one of the most influential photographers of all time. He first achieved international fame in the 1970s while working principally for French Vogue, and became celebrated for his controversial scenarios, bold lighting, and striking compositions in street or interior settings, rather than studios. His many titles and awards included Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.The editor June Newton, née Browne, was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1923. As a young woman she was passionately interested in the theater, and worked as an actress under the name June Brunell, receiving the Erik Kuttner Award in 1956. She married the photographer Helmut Newton in Melbourne in 1948 and became a photographer herself in 1970, changing her name once again to Alice Springs. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, including Vanity Fair,Interview,Elle, and Vogue. Her many famous subjects include William S. Burroughs, Catherine Deneuve, Graham Greene, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Mapplethorpe, Yves Saint Laurent, and Nicole Kidman.

O Isaakovi Newtonovi už jste nejspíš slyšeli. Je to náš drahý zesnulý, protože objevil gravitaci, byl děsně chytrý a navíc mu spadlo na hlavu jablko. Ale tušili jste vůbec, že ve škole patřil k nejhorším žákům, málem si vypíchl oko klackem a jednou ho skoro popravili? Ano, přestože Newton je už dávno zesnulý, pořád nás má čím překvapit. Vítejte v Anglii 17. století v době nikým nečekaných vědeckých objevů!